Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarly medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard

Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1016853
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Overview

History & significance

Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard is a collection of stone carvings preserved at St Mary's Church in Cheshire, dating to the Early Medieval period. These fragments, likely derived from crosses, grave markers, or other ecclesiastical monuments, represent significant evidence of Christian ritual practice and artistic tradition in the region during the Early Medieval centuries. The carved stones display characteristics typical of the period, including interlace patterns and other decorative motifs commonly found on Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age monuments throughout northern England. The preservation of these fragments within the churchyard demonstrates the continuity of sacred space from the Early Medieval period through subsequent centuries of use.

Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016853. View the official record →

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What is Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard?

Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard is a collection of stone carvings preserved at St Mary's Church in Cheshire, dating to the Early Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016853.

Who is responsible for protecting Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard?

Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard 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 1016853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church (0 km), Sandbach Anglo-Saxon crosses (0.1 km), Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church (5 km).

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