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Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish is a medieval monument of unknown dedication. The structure consists of a stone base, the surviving physical remains of what was once a complete wayside cross. Such crosses were characteristic features of the medieval landscape throughout Lancashire, typically erected at significant junctions or boundaries to serve religious, commemorative, or directional functions. The exact date of construction cannot be determined from available evidence, though the surviving masonry is consistent with medieval period stonework typical of the region.
Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014119. View the official record →
Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish is a medieval monument of unknown dedication. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014119.
Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish 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 1014119.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base on Green Lane 300m north of Strickland House Farm, Standish (0.1 km), Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish (0.7 km), Cross base on Standish Wood Lane 700m south east of Standish Hall (0.8 km).
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