Sharow Cross, Sharow, North Yorkshire

This cross was built in the 13th century. It is the only surviving remnant of 8 crosses that marked the limits of the area of sanctuary within 1 mile of Ripon Cathedral (monastery). The monastery was founded by St Wilfred in 672. Sanctuary was first granted to Ripon Cathedral in 926.

Location

North Yorkshire Sharow

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

cross boundary medieval (1066 - 1484)