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The White Cross at White Cross is a roadside cross marking the junction of five roads in Herefordshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period, though its exact original construction date remains uncertain; it has undergone considerable restoration and reconstruction over the centuries. The cross stands as a waymarker and boundary point of local historical importance, serving the practical function of orientating travellers at this significant road junction. Its form and materials reflect various phases of repair and alteration typical of such vernacular monuments that have remained in use and required maintenance across multiple periods.
The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014909. View the official record →
The White Cross at White Cross is a roadside cross marking the junction of five roads in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014909.
The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White 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 1014909.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Bullingham deserted medieval village (3.8 km), Bullingham Old Church (4 km), Site of Rotherwas House, earthwork remains of formal gardens, and Rotherwas Chapel (4.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White 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.
The White Cross at the junction of five roads, White Cross stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.