Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation

Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation

England
List entry 1015262
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stump Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Mount Ephraim Plantation near Norwich, Norfolk. The monument survives as a fragmentary stone base, the upper portion having been lost, which is consistent with the attrition many such crosses have suffered over centuries. Dating to the medieval period, wayside crosses of this type served important functions within the medieval landscape, marking routes, boundaries, or sites of religious significance. The survival of Stump Cross, albeit in reduced form, contributes to the archaeological record of Norfolk's medieval religious and topographical heritage.

Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation?

Stump Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Mount Ephraim Plantation near Norwich, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015262.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation?

Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation 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 1015262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pepper Hill bowl barrow, 400m north east of Mill Farm (3.5 km), Roman building E of Fengate Farm (3.5 km), Leylands Farm Romano-British site, Hockwold (4.4 km).

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