Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm

Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm

England
List entry 1020612
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm is a medieval wayside cross located in Dorset, England. The monument survives as a standing stone with carved cross features, representing a category of marker common throughout medieval England, typically erected at roadside locations to serve devotional, navigational, or territorial functions. Such crosses generally date from the medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without documentary evidence or archaeological investigation. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of rural religious monuments in the county.

Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm?

Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm is a medieval wayside cross located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020612.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm?

Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm 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 1020612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m NNW of West Morden Farm (6.8 km), Beacon mound on Beacon Hill (7.5 km), Round barrow cemetery on Bloxworth Down (8 km).

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