Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross with sundial and stocks

Village cross with sundial and stocks

England
List entry 1013299
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Village cross with sundial and stocks is a multi-functional monument located in Yorkshire that serves as a focal point of community infrastructure. The structure combines three distinct elements typical of English village centres: a stone cross, a sundial mechanism, and stocks for the administration of public punishment. Dating from the medieval period with later modifications and additions, the monument reflects the evolving needs of the parish community across several centuries. Such combined structures are relatively uncommon, making this an important example of how practical village facilities were integrated around a central gathering point.

Village cross with sundial and stocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013299. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Village cross with sundial and stocks?

Village cross with sundial and stocks is a multi-functional monument located in Yorkshire that serves as a focal point of community infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013299.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross with sundial and stocks?

Village cross with sundial and stocks 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 1013299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross with sundial and stocks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base in All Saints' churchyard (0.1 km), Ripley Park cross (1.2 km), Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton (2.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Village cross with sundial and stocks