Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at Stumps Cross

Wayside cross at Stumps Cross

England
List entry 1015388
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at Stumps Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. The monument survives as a wayside cross, a form of marker and devotional feature that was common throughout England during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served functional purposes including direction-giving and religious observance for travellers, and this example represents the vernacular religious architecture of its period. The cross is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1015388, acknowledging its significance as a surviving example of medieval ecclesiastical stonework in the Gloucestershire landscape.

Wayside cross at Stumps Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at Stumps Cross?

Wayside cross at Stumps Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015388.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at Stumps Cross?

Wayside cross at Stumps Cross 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 1015388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at Stumps Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 690m south west of Roel Farm (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 760m south of Roel Farm (6.3 km), Medieval and later settlement remains and associated fields at Hawling (7.1 km).

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