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This wayside cross is a medieval monument situated on the western side of Norwich Road in Norfolk, positioned near the Water Works to its south-west. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents the class of roadside religious monuments that were common features of the medieval English landscape, serving functions both devotional and practical as waymarkers. Such crosses typically stood at significant points along routes and crossroads, marking boundaries or serving as focal points for travellers. The monument survives as a designated ancient monument reflecting the enduring religious and social importance of these structures within medieval communities.
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 →
This wayside cross is a medieval monument situated on the western side of Norwich Road in Norfolk, positioned near the Water Works to its south-west. 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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