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Wayside cross at the north end of Whitecross Drift, 670 metres south west of Swangey Farm is a medieval monument located in Norfolk. The cross represents a type of wayside marker characteristic of the medieval period, likely serving functions related to navigation, parish boundaries, or religious observance along local routes. Such crosses were commonly erected in rural Norfolk during the medieval centuries and represent important elements of the landscape's historical infrastructure. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as a surviving example of medieval religious and territorial markers in the county.
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 monument located 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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