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 located on Greenhow Moor near Bloworth Crossing in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone cross that stands as evidence of the network of wayside markers that characterised medieval moorland landscapes in northern England. Such crosses served practical purposes for travellers traversing the exposed moor, providing waymarking along routes between settlements and markets. The site is recorded as a heritage monument reflecting the medieval period's infrastructure for communication and commerce across the Pennine 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 located on Greenhow Moor near Bloworth Crossing in Yorkshire. 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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