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Top Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a substantial stone structure that represents an important example of the type of crosses that once punctuated the English landscape. Standing crosses of this period typically served religious, social, and practical functions, marking significant locations within communities. The cross remains a notable archaeological feature, designated for protection as a heritage monument under the National Heritage List for England.
Standing cross known as Top Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012924. View the official record →
Top Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012924.
Standing cross known as Top Cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012924.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross known as Bottom Cross (0.2 km), Annesley motte and bailey castle (2.6 km), Site of Abbey Church (2.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Standing cross known as Top Cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Standing cross known as Top Cross stands on Zechstein Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Permian. The rock here is dolomitised limestone and dolomite.