Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish

Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish

England
List entry 1014119
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk is a medieval stone monument located in Standish, Lancashire. The structure consists of a substantial base that formerly supported a cross, typical of the communal markers that were erected at prominent road junctions throughout the medieval period. Although the upper shaft and head of the cross have been lost, the surviving base represents an important piece of local medieval infrastructure, likely serving both ceremonial and practical functions as a waymark and gathering point for the local community. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance.

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 →

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What is Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish?

Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk is a medieval stone monument located in Standish, Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014119.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish?

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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