Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross known as Mount Cross

Wayside cross known as Mount Cross

England
List entry 1009288
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mount Cross is a wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, and dates to the medieval period. The monument consists of a stone cross that would have served as a marker along a travelled route, typical of the crosses erected throughout northern England during the Middle Ages. Such wayside crosses functioned as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims, and often held local significance as meeting points or boundaries within parish communities. The cross represents an important survival of medieval roadside infrastructure and contributes to the understanding of medieval communication and movement through the Yorkshire landscape.

Wayside cross known as Mount Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009288. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross known as Mount Cross?

Mount Cross is a wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, and dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009288.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross known as Mount Cross?

Wayside cross known as Mount 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 1009288.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross known as Mount Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield 200m north west of Hanging Field Farm (3.4 km), Thieveley lead mine 330m south west and 910m WSW of Buckleys (4.1 km), Wayside cross known as Reaps Cross (4.2 km).

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