Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross known as Wheston Cross

Standing cross known as Wheston Cross

England
List entry 1009050
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wheston Cross is a standing cross located in Derbyshire, England, and is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009050. The monument dates from the medieval period and survives as a stone cross shaft, representing the type of wayside or market crosses that were characteristic features of the medieval English landscape. Such crosses typically served functions including marking important routes, indicating parish or manorial boundaries, and acting as gathering points for communities. The survival of Wheston Cross contributes to the archaeological record of medieval stone monuments in the Peak District region.

Standing cross known as Wheston Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross known as Wheston Cross?

Wheston Cross is a standing cross located in Derbyshire, England, and is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009050. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009050.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross known as Wheston Cross?

Standing cross known as Wheston 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 1009050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross known as Wheston Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five Wells chambered tomb (5.5 km), Two bowl barrows on Chelmorton Low (6.1 km), Brushfield Hough bowl barrow (6.6 km).

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