Weets Cross

Weets Cross is a boundary stone dating from the medieval period, which was restored in the mid-20th century for the Fountains Abbey estates. It is made of gritstone, with a base measuring approximately 40 by 80 centimeters and standing 50 centimeters high. The shaft rises about 1.5 meters tall, set into a square socket at the top and secured with concrete. Although there is no visible inscription, the upper 80 centimeters of the southwest face features six notches on either edge. This stone is located at the junction of five townships and served as both a boundary marker and a way marker between the Malham Moor sheep pasture and the route to Fountains Abbey. In 1947, the base was incorporated into the south side of the Weets Gate wall, but it was moved to its current position in 1955. The shaft may be a replacement, as it shows significant weathering.