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 medieval wayside cross located in Oxfordshire. The monument stands as a testament to the importance of such crosses in medieval England, serving as markers for routes, meeting places, and points of religious significance within the landscape. The cross represents the type of stone monument that would have been erected during the medieval period to serve the local community and travellers. Its presence in the Oxfordshire landscape reflects the enduring religious and social functions these structures performed in medieval society.

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 medieval wayside cross located 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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