Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross at St Mary's Church

Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1017840
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a medieval monument situated in Cheshire, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of the type of processional or preaching crosses that commonly occupied churchyard spaces throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served important liturgical and community functions, often marking focal points for outdoor religious gatherings and processions. The monument remains an important record of medieval religious practice and the material expression of faith in parochial settings.

Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church?

Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a medieval monument situated in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017840.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church?

Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church 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 1017840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 390m and 320m south-south-west of Home Farm (5.1 km), Bowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst Farm (5.2 km), Bowl barrow 500m south-south-west of Home Farm (5.3 km).

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