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Cross in the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church is a medieval stone cross located at Mottram in Longdendale, Cheshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a surviving example of the type of parish crosses that were erected in churchyards throughout England during the Middle Ages. The cross shaft and base remain substantially intact, demonstrating the typical form of such monuments, which served both spiritual and practical functions within their communities. The survival of this structure provides evidence of medieval religious practice and the material culture of the parish at Mottram.
Cross in the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018027. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church is a medieval stone cross located at Mottram in Longdendale, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018027.
Cross in the churchyard of St Lawrence'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 1018027.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dam and millpond 150m east of Cheersgreen Farm (1.8 km), Two bowl barrows 390m and 320m south-south-west of Home Farm (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 500m south-south-west of Home Farm (3.7 km).
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