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The White Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at the junction of five roads near White Cross in Herefordshire. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft and base, characteristic of roadside crosses that served both practical and spiritual functions in medieval communities, typically marking significant routes or acting as meeting points. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its original construction remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. Its survival at this prominent junction represents an important example of medieval roadside infrastructure in the English landscape.
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 is a medieval wayside cross located at the junction of five roads near White Cross in Herefordshire. 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).
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