Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThrupp Cross

Thrupp Cross

England
List entry 1015172
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Thrupp Cross is a wayside cross located in the parish of Thrupp in Oxfordshire. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, which dates to the medieval period, though the exact century of its construction remains uncertain. Such crosses were characteristic features of the medieval English landscape, serving as waymarkers, meeting points, or sites of religious significance along routes through the countryside. The cross represents an important example of the vernacular stone monuments that once dotted the Oxfordshire landscape in considerable numbers.

Thrupp Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thrupp Cross?

Thrupp Cross is a wayside cross located in the parish of Thrupp in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015172.

Who is responsible for protecting Thrupp Cross?

Thrupp 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 1015172.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thrupp Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Godstow Abbey: a Benedictine nunnery, associated earthworks, leats and bridge, immediately south of Godstow Bridge (6.8 km), Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow (7 km), Eynsham Abbey (site of) (8 km).

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