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Wayside cross at Howbrook crossroads is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. The monument stands at a junction of historic routes and represents a common form of wayside marker from the medieval period, when such crosses served as points of navigation, assembly, and religious significance in rural landscapes. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, testament to its original importance as a focal point in the local community. Its positioning at a crossroads exemplifies the typical placement of such monuments, which were frequently erected at prominent locations to guide travellers and mark significant gathering places.
Wayside cross at Howbrook crossroads is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011757. View the official record →
Wayside cross at Howbrook crossroads is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011757.
Wayside cross at Howbrook crossroads 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 1011757.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside and boundary cross on the south side of Elliott Lane (3.7 km), Romano-British field system and settlement at Wheata Wood (3.8 km), Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield (4.6 km).
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