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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 →
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.
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.
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).
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