Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake

Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake

England
List entry 1014513
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stump Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 700 metres south of Main Street in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that would have marked significant routes or boundaries within the medieval landscape. The surviving remains consist of a stone base or stump, from which the structure derives its name, indicating the cross has been substantially reduced from its original height. Such crosses served important functions within medieval communities, functioning as waymarkers, meeting points, or markers of ecclesiastical or manorial jurisdiction.

Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014513. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake?

Stump Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 700 metres south of Main Street in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014513.

Who is responsible for protecting Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake?

Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake 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 1014513.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross at the western end of Main Street (0.7 km), Garden, moat and five fishponds at Kirby Bellars (2.3 km), Kirby Bellars Priory (2.4 km).

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