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Abel Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated in Yorkshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and would have served as a significant landmark along local routes, typical of such crosses which functioned as markers, meeting points, and sites of religious devotion. The cross survives as a physical testament to medieval religious practice and landscape organisation, representing the type of structure commonly erected in rural areas during the Middle Ages. Such wayside crosses were often focal points for local communities and travellers, though many were later damaged or destroyed during religious and social upheavals.
Wayside cross known as Abel Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009289. View the official record →
Abel Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009289.
Wayside cross known as Abel Cross 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 1009289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Tinker Cross (2.5 km), Old Church of St Thomas Becket, 210m north east of Daisy Field Farm (2.7 km), The old bridge over the Hebden Water at Hebden Bridge (3.5 km).
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