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The wayside and boundary cross on the south side of Elliott Lane is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. The structure served a dual function as both a wayside marker for travellers and a boundary marker delineating territorial divisions, reflecting common practices in medieval rural settlement patterns. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains subject to archaeological assessment. Its survival to the present day, despite centuries of exposure to the elements, demonstrates the durability of stone crosses constructed during this era and their importance to the communities they served.
Wayside and boundary cross on the south side of Elliott Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012928. View the official record →
The wayside and boundary cross on the south side of Elliott Lane is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012928.
Wayside and boundary cross on the south side of Elliott Lane 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 1012928.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement (5.2 km), Roman Ridge: section 180yds (160m) long on SE slopes of Wincobank Hill (5.4 km), Roman Ridge: section 600yds (550m) long between Jenkin Lane (now Road) and Tylers Street (5.4 km).
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