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Wayside cross base at Scawton is a medieval stone monument consisting of a square base that formerly supported a cross shaft, positioned against the churchyard wall on its southern side. The base dates to the medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries, when such wayside crosses were commonly erected in parishes across northern England as markers of sacred space and focal points for religious observance. The survival of the base, though the upper shaft is now lost, testifies to the enduring physical legacy of medieval devotional practices in this Yorkshire parish. Such monuments typically served multiple functions within their communities, including serving as gathering points and markers of ecclesiastical authority.
Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012889. View the official record →
Wayside cross base at Scawton is a medieval stone monument consisting of a square base that formerly supported a cross shaft, positioned against the churchyard wall on its southern side. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012889.
Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton 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 1012889.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of cross ridge dyke and earthworks in Roman Plantation, Oulston Moor (8.8 km), Round barrow 350m north west of Pond Head Farm (8.9 km), Round barrow 500m WNW of Pond Head Farm (9 km).
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