Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUlfkill cross base, Malham Moor

Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor

England
List entry 1004895
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ulfkill cross base is a fragmentary stone monument located on Malham Moor in North Yorkshire. The cross base consists of a socketed stone platform that formerly supported a high cross, typical of medieval Christian monuments found across northern England. Dating to the medieval period, likely between the tenth and twelfth centuries, such crosses served as waymarkers, preaching points, or boundary markers within monastic or parochial territories. The surviving socket stone represents the lower structural element of what would have been a substantial upright cross, its preservation demonstrating the enduring quality of worked stone in the Pennine landscape.

Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004895. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor?

Ulfkill cross base is a fragmentary stone monument located on Malham Moor in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004895.

Who is responsible for protecting Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor?

Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor 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 1004895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ulfkill cross base, Malham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Langcliffe Scar, 800m ESE of Victoria Cave (6.6 km), Giggleswick market cross (8 km), Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor (8.1 km).

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