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Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. The monument stands as evidence of the religious and social infrastructure of medieval Shropshire, representing a type of wayside marker that commonly served pilgrims, travellers, and local communities. Its location on the High Street indicates its former importance as a focal point along a significant thoroughfare. The cross survives as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its recognised archaeological and historical value to the understanding of medieval settlement patterns in the region.
Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015281. View the official record →
Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015281.
Wayside cross on High Street, 140m south west of St Mary's Church 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 1015281.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Toot motte castle, 450m WSW of Mawleytown Farm. (1 km), Woodhouse moated friary of Hopton Wafers (3 km), Wall Town Roman camp (3.2 km).
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