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Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval funerary monument located in Cheshire. The structure dates to the late medieval period and consists of a stone tomb chest with an associated canopy or baldachin, features characteristic of high-status burials from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Such monuments served both commemorative and protective functions, sheltering the tomb from the elements whilst providing a prominent display of the deceased's social standing within the parish church setting. The survival of this canopied tomb contributes to the archaeological record of medieval funerary practices and monument construction in the region.
Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017059. View the official record →
Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval funerary monument located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017059.
Canopied tomb in St Mary's churchyard 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 1017059.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (0 km), Roman camp at Bent Farm (1 km), Icehouse with associated iceyard at Great Moreton Hall, 70m east of the hall (2.2 km).
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