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Cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a fragment of a medieval stone cross. The shaft dates to the medieval period and survives as an example of the decorative and devotional monuments that were commonly erected in churchyards throughout England during this time. Such cross shafts typically served religious and commemorative purposes within the parish, marking significant locations for worship and prayer. The monument remains an important record of medieval ecclesiastical practice and stone-working traditions in the Cheshire region.
Cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012883. View the official record →
Cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a fragment of a medieval stone cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012883.
Cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter'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 1012883.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst Farm (5.6 km), Moated site at Jarman Farm (6.1 km), Round cairn 200m south-west of Sutton Hall (6.1 km).
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