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Steng medieval wayside cross is a stone cross located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument stands as a wayside marker, a type of structure commonly erected along routes of travel and pilgrimage during the Middle Ages to serve both practical and spiritual functions. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious devotion and the infrastructure of medieval communication networks across northern England. Its preservation as a designated heritage monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance to understanding the material culture of medieval Northumberland.
Steng medieval wayside cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008283. View the official record →
Steng medieval wayside cross is a stone cross located in Northumberland, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008283.
Steng medieval wayside 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 1008283.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead and later steadings, 800m NNW of Ferneyrigg (6.6 km), Romano-British farmstead 1.4km north-west of Ferneyrigg (6.9 km), Deserted village (site of) at West Whelpington Crag (7.1 km).
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