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Baysdale Cross is a wayside cross located on Middle Head Intake in the North York Moors, approximately one kilometre south-west of the ruins of Baysdale Abbey. The monument consists of a stone cross head mounted upon a shaft, typical of medieval wayside crosses that served as landmarks and focal points for travellers and pilgrims crossing moorland routes. Dating to the medieval period, the cross likely marked an important route or gathering point associated with the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was founded in the twelfth century. The structure represents a significant example of moorland religious infrastructure and testifies to the historical importance of communication routes across the Yorkshire moors during the medieval era.
Wayside cross known as Baysdale Cross on Middle Head Intake 1000m south west of Baysdale Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010083. View the official record →
Baysdale Cross is a wayside cross located on Middle Head Intake in the North York Moors, approximately one kilometre south-west of the ruins of Baysdale Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010083.
Wayside cross known as Baysdale Cross on Middle Head Intake 1000m south west of Baysdale Abbey 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 1010083.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of four round barrows known as Three Howes, 740m north east of Toad Hole (7.5 km), Wayside cross known as Stump Cross on Bransdale Ridge (7.5 km), Southern pair of four round barrows known as Three Howes, 765m north east of Toad Hole (7.6 km).
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