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Wayside cross in Shillito Wood is a medieval stone cross situated in Derbyshire. The monument survives as a standing cross of the type commonly erected along routes of travel and pilgrimage during the medieval period, serving both practical and spiritual functions for wayfarers. Such crosses typically marked boundaries, provided waypoint markers, or indicated places of religious significance. The cross is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its recognised importance as evidence of medieval landscape use and devotional practice in the region.
Wayside cross in Shillito Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008612. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Shillito Wood is a medieval stone cross situated in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008612.
Wayside cross in Shillito Wood 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 1008612.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield with enclosure, house platform and ring cairn 800m north east of Raven Tor (7.2 km), Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation (7.2 km), Cairnfield and house platform 400m south west of Harewood Grange Farm (7.5 km).
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