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Wayside cross at the north end of Whitecross Drift, 670 metres south west of Swangey Farm is a medieval cross that survives as a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk. The monument represents a wayside or roadside cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape that typically marked significant locations along established routes, such as parish boundaries, meeting places, or points of religious or commercial importance. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the precise dating of such monuments is often uncertain without documentary evidence or detailed archaeological investigation. Such crosses served both practical and symbolic functions within the medieval community, providing navigation markers whilst also serving devotional purposes for travellers.
Wayside cross at the north end of Whitecross Drift, 670m south west of Swangey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018311. View the official record →
Wayside cross at the north end of Whitecross Drift, 670 metres south west of Swangey Farm is a medieval cross that survives as a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018311.
Wayside cross at the north end of Whitecross Drift, 670m south west of Swangey 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 1018311.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallows Hill tumulus (2.2 km), Earthwork on Wilby Warren (4.7 km), Vikings Mound, tumulus (4.8 km).
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