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Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard is a medieval stone cross monument located in Cheshire. The structure comprises a stone base and shaft, characteristic of crosses erected during the medieval period, which served both religious and communal functions in parish churchyards throughout England. Such monuments typically date from the twelfth century onwards, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The cross's presence in the churchyard reflects the importance of these landmarks in medieval religious life and their continued significance as physical markers of Christian worship and community identity.
Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018077. View the official record →
Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard is a medieval stone cross monument located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018077.
Cross base and shaft in St Helen'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 1018077.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garden gateway at Tilstone Hall 130m south of Tilstone Hall Farm (2.5 km), Beeston cast iron lock (2.6 km), Robin Hood's Tump bowl barrow (3.3 km).
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