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Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St James is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. The monument is listed as a heritage asset of national importance, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of ecclesiastical stonework from the medieval period. Such churchyard crosses typically served both liturgical and communal functions within medieval parish life, often marking focal points for worship and gathering. The specific architectural details and condition of this particular cross contribute to its value as evidence of medieval religious practice and material culture in the region.
Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St James is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017842. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St James is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017842.
Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St James 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 1017842.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gawsworth Hall gardens (0.1 km), Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm (0.8 km), Round cairn 200m south-west of Sutton Hall (3.8 km).
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