Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm

Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm

England
List entry 1018318
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road is a medieval stone cross situated approximately 300 metres south east of Church Farm in Norfolk. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a form of roadside religious marker typical of medieval England, serving both devotional and directional functions for travellers. Such wayside crosses were commonly erected along established routes and frequently underwent repair or reconstruction over centuries of use. The cross survives as a physical reminder of medieval religious practice and the importance of marked routes through the Norfolk landscape.

Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm?

Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road is a medieval stone cross situated approximately 300 metres south east of Church Farm in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018318.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm?

Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm 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 1018318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross on Yarmouth Road 300m south east of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caister Castle (4.5 km), Caister-on-Sea Roman fort and Saxon settlement (4.8 km), Second World War Heavy Anti-Aircraft (HAA) Battery, 345m east of Decoy Farm, Mautby (5.8 km).

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