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Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works is a medieval stone cross situated in Norfolk. The monument represents a type of wayside cross common throughout medieval England, typically serving functions such as marking boundaries, indicating directions for travellers, or marking sites of religious or community significance. The cross dates from the medieval period, though the precise date of its construction remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. Its survival to the present day demonstrates the enduring presence of such monuments within the Norfolk landscape, despite the significant changes wrought by subsequent centuries of development and land use.
Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018305. View the official record →
Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works is a medieval stone cross situated in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018305.
Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works 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 1018305.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 120m south west of Tollgate Farm (1 km), Market cross (1.1 km), Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages (1.2 km).
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