Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm

Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm

England
List entry 1013478
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a wayside cross. The structure dates to the medieval period, when such crosses served important functions as waymarkers and gathering points along established routes of communication and commerce. The base survives as physical evidence of the medieval landscape organization in this part of Cheshire, indicating the historical significance of the location as a junction of local roads. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under reference number 1013478.

Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013478. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm?

Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a wayside cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013478.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm?

Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm 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 1013478.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marton moated monastic grange, three fishponds, connecting channels and base of stone cross (0.7 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, 10m from the south wall of the chancel (3 km), Darley Hall moated site (3.4 km).

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