Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard

Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard

England
List entry 1012644
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard is a pair of fragmentary stone monuments located in Cumberland, England. These shafts represent the remains of medieval high crosses, a characteristic form of Christian monument erected during the early medieval period. The crosses survive as upright stone shafts, which originally would have formed part of more substantial crosses featuring decorated heads and bases. Such monuments typically served ceremonial and devotional purposes within ecclesiastical settings, marking focal points within monastic or parochial landscapes and reflecting the religious significance of their locations.

Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012644. View the official record →

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What is Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard?

Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard is a pair of fragmentary stone monuments located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012644.

Who is responsible for protecting Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard?

Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard 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 1012644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two high cross shafts in St Bridget's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calder Abbey (3.7 km), Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm (4.1 km), Egremont Castle (4.5 km).

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