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High Cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton is a medieval stone cross monument situated in Lancashire, England. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of ecclesiastical stonework associated with the parish church of St Wilfrid. Such crosses commonly served liturgical and commemorative functions within churchyard settings throughout northern England during the Middle Ages. The monument remains in situ within the churchyard, forming part of the broader architectural and religious heritage of the Halton settlement.
High cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009490. View the official record →
High Cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton is a medieval stone cross monument situated in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009490.
High cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton 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 1009490.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton (0.1 km), Skerton Bridge (3 km), Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow way (3.6 km).
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