Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton

Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton

England
List entry 1012889
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross base at Scawton is a fragmentary medieval monument comprising a stone base that once supported a wayside cross. Located on the south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton in North Yorkshire, the structure dates to the medieval period, though the superstructure has been lost. The surviving base represents the type of wayside crosses that were common features of the medieval landscape, serving as markers along routes and focal points for communities. Its presence near the churchyard reflects the integration of such monuments within the religious and social geography of medieval settlement.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton?

Wayside cross base at Scawton is a fragmentary medieval monument comprising a stone base that once supported a wayside cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012889.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton?

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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