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Wayside cross west of Fox Lane is a medieval wayside cross located in Derbyshire. The monument survives as a stone cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape serving devotional and waymarking functions for travellers and local communities. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without documentary evidence or detailed archaeological investigation. The cross's survival to the present day represents a notable example of medieval religious and infrastructural heritage in the county.
Wayside cross west of Fox Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008613. View the official record →
Wayside cross west of Fox Lane is a medieval wayside cross located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008613.
Wayside cross west of Fox 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 1008613.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation (7.6 km), Cairnfield with enclosure, house platform and ring cairn 800m north east of Raven Tor (7.6 km), Cairnfield and house platform 400m south west of Harewood Grange Farm (7.9 km).
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