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Wayside Cross 550m north east of St Mary's Church is a medieval wayside cross located in Norfolk, England. The monument is a stone cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period to serve as a marker and focal point along roads and pathways, functioning both as a navigational aid and as a site for prayer or meeting. Its precise dating and original form remain characteristic of such vernacular religious monuments found throughout East Anglia. The cross survives as a testament to the religious landscape of medieval Norfolk and the role such structures played in the organisation of rural space and spiritual life.
Wayside Cross 550m north east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016696. View the official record →
Wayside Cross 550m north east of St Mary's Church is a medieval wayside cross located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016696.
Wayside Cross 550m north east of St Mary's Church 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 1016696.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross 50m east of St Mary's Church (0.5 km), Site of St Mary's Church, Caldecote (2.5 km), Hangour Hill (2.9 km).
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