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Wyfordby Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Leicestershire, England. The monument survives as a substantial fragment of what was once a complete wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval English landscape that served both spiritual and practical functions for travellers. Such crosses typically marked important routes, served as meeting points, and represented the Christian faith's presence in the wider countryside. The surviving stonework attests to the medieval period's investment in these roadside monuments, which were often maintained as expressions of piety or community identity.
Wyfordby Wayside Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1471118. View the official record →
Wyfordby Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1471118.
Wyfordby Wayside Cross 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 1471118.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby (0.1 km), Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house (2.1 km), Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church (2.1 km).
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