Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall

Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall

England
List entry 1015907
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall is a medieval roadside cross located near the village of Ince Blundell in Lancashire. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a type of wayside marker that was commonly erected along routes of travel and pilgrimage throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served functional and devotional purposes, marking significant points in the landscape and providing focal points for religious observance. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the organisation of movement through the countryside during this period.

Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015907. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall?

Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall is a medieval roadside cross located near the village of Ince Blundell in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015907.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall?

Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall 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 1015907.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 150m north east of Ince Blundell Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross on the village green, 30m south east of the junction of Carr House Lane and Lady Green Lane (0.9 km), Broom's Cross wayside cross, 150m north east of Orchard House (2 km), Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby (2 km).

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