Scheduled MonumentsScotlandVictoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield
Cross slab 25m e of 1 wingfield

Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield

Scotland
HES SM819
Site type
Cross slab 25m e of 1 wingfield
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield is a medieval stone cross slab located in Fife, Scotland. The monument is a carved stone slab bearing a cross design, typical of medieval funerary or devotional monuments found throughout Scotland. Such cross slabs are generally dated to the medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological investigation or documented records. The monument's survival and recording within the heritage record reflects the archaeological importance of this class of carved stone monument to understanding medieval burial practices and religious expression in eastern Scotland.

Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield?

Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield is a medieval stone cross slab located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM819.

Who is responsible for protecting Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield?

Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Victoria Gardens, cross slab 25m E of 1 Wingfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crail Airfield,pillbox 400m S of Kirklands (0.9 km), Crail Airfield,pillbox 300m E of Wormistone House (1.7 km), Crail Airfield, airfield 1km E of Kirklands Farm (2 km).

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