Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor

Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor

England
List entry 1010084
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Jenny Bradley is a wayside cross situated on Greenhow Moor in North Yorkshire, approximately one kilometre north-west of Bloworth Crossing. The monument consists of a stone cross, characteristic of medieval wayside markers that served both as territorial and directional features within moorland landscapes. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period, when they functioned as important navigational points along routes crossing open moorland. The cross represents the kind of vernacular stone monument that was essential to medieval travellers and local communities in the Yorkshire uplands.

Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor?

Jenny Bradley is a wayside cross situated on Greenhow Moor in North Yorkshire, approximately one kilometre north-west of Bloworth Crossing. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010084.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor?

Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor 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 1010084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross known as Jenny Bradley 1000m north west of Bloworth Crossing on Greenhow Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at Money Howe, Bilsdale East Moor (7.4 km), Round barrow 800m ESE of Low Crossett Farm (8.4 km), Round barrow 750m ESE of Low Crossett Farm (8.5 km).

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