Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall

Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall

England
List entry 1015602
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of church and churchyard at Overchurch, located 875 metres north west of Upton Hall in Cheshire, is a scheduled ancient monument representing a former place of Christian worship and burial. The monument encompasses the remains of a medieval church and its associated churchyard, though the structures are no longer standing above ground. The site is recorded as having medieval origins, reflecting the pattern of rural ecclesiastical settlement in the Cheshire landscape during the Middle Ages. The scheduled designation protects the archaeological deposits and any surviving structural evidence beneath the surface, which may provide information about the development and use of this religious community over time.

Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall?

The site of church and churchyard at Overchurch, located 875 metres north west of Upton Hall in Cheshire, is a scheduled ancient monument representing a former place of Christian worship and burial. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015602.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall?

Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall 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 1015602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch (2.4 km), Irby Hall moated site, Wirral (4.6 km), Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake (4.7 km).

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