Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross on Pinfold Lane

Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane

England
List entry 1012932
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire, England. The monument stands as evidence of the religious and communal landscape of medieval England, when such crosses served as waymarkers and focal points for devotion along routes of travel and pilgrimage. The cross dates from the medieval period, though precise dating evidence is limited in the available record. Its survival to the present day represents an important fragment of the region's ecclesiastical heritage and the historical geography of medieval Yorkshire.

Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane?

Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012932.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane?

Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane 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 1012932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross on Pinfold Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross on Trundle Lane (0.6 km), Peel Hill motte and bailey castle, Thorne. (3.4 km), Warren Hall moated site (4.1 km).

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