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Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard at Malpas in Cheshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a type of parish monument that would have served liturgical and communal functions within the church precinct. The structure survives as a notable example of ecclesiastical stonework from this era, contributing to the historical character of one of Cheshire's significant parish churches. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a designated ancient monument reflecting the religious and social importance of the medieval churchyard.
Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017840. View the official record →
Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard at Malpas in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017840.
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.
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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