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Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby is a medieval stone cross of uncertain dating, likely erected between the 13th and 16th centuries. The monument stands as a roadside marker, a common feature of the medieval English landscape, though its original form and decorative elements may have been altered or lost over time. Little documentary evidence survives regarding the specific functions or patronage of this particular cross, though wayside crosses of this period typically served as boundary markers, pilgrimage waypoints, or focal points for local communities. The cross remains an important record of medieval settlement patterns and travel routes in Lancashire.
Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015599. View the official record →
Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby is a medieval stone cross of uncertain dating, likely erected between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015599.
Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby 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 1015599.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross at the Harkirke 8m north west of the chapel (0.4 km), Standing cross at the junction of Green Lane and Water Street (1.6 km), Broom's Cross wayside cross, 150m north east of Orchard House (1.8 km).
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