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Wayside cross known as Whibbersley Cross

England
List entry 1008611
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Whibbersley Cross is a wayside cross located in Derbyshire, England, and forms part of the medieval highway infrastructure that connected settlements and facilitated pilgrimage and trade routes across the region. The monument dates from the medieval period, though the exact century of its construction remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. The cross survives as a stone structure characteristic of wayside crosses erected to mark significant points along established routes, serving practical functions for travellers and potentially holding religious significance. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents the survival of medieval landscape features that have largely disappeared from other parts of England.

Wayside cross known as Whibbersley Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross known as Whibbersley Cross?

Whibbersley Cross is a wayside cross located in Derbyshire, England, and forms part of the medieval highway infrastructure that connected settlements and facilitated pilgrimage and trade routes across the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008611.

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

Wayside cross known as Whibbersley 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 1008611.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield and house platform 400m south west of Harewood Grange Farm (5.4 km), Cairnfield 700m north east of Raven Tor (5.4 km), Cairn 450m north east of Raven Tor (5.6 km).

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