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Stob Cross is a cross located in Fife, Scotland, and forms part of the region's rich heritage of medieval and early modern monuments. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Clackmannan Group, sedimentary rocks formed during the Westphalian period, which underlie much of this part of central Scotland. This solid geological foundation has provided a stable base for the cross throughout its existence. The site is designated and protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM824, reflecting its significance to the nation's cultural heritage.
The cross represents a monument type found throughout Scotland, often erected during the medieval period and later centuries as markers of religious devotion, territorial boundaries, or local significance. The specific location in Fife places it within a landscape rich in ecclesiastical and secular monuments. The Clackmannan Group bedrock, comprising ancient sedimentary deposits, speaks to the geological stability of the wider region and the long history of human settlement here.
Stob Cross's protection as a scheduled monument ensures its preservation for future generations. Its continued presence in the Fife landscape testifies to the enduring nature of such monuments and their importance in understanding the heritage and development of medieval Scotland.
Stob Cross,cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM824. View the official record →
Stob Cross is a cross located in Fife, Scotland, and forms part of the region's rich heritage of medieval and early modern monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM824.
Stob Cross,cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM824.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balfarg Farmhouse, henge & standing stones 280m WSW of (1.7 km), Balgonie Castle, artillery fortification (2.3 km), Pitcairn House (2.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Stob Cross,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.
Stob Cross,cross stands on Clackmannan Group, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is sedimentary rock cycles, clackmannan group type.