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 approximately 875 metres north west of Upton Hall in Cheshire, is a scheduled ancient monument representing an early ecclesiastical settlement. The site preserves evidence of medieval religious activity within what would have constituted the parish churchyard, though the church structure itself no longer stands. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the pattern of parochial organisation that characterised Cheshire during the Middle Ages. The designation recognises the archaeological potential of the site to yield evidence concerning the development of the local church and its associated settlement hierarchy.

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

The site of church and churchyard at Overchurch, located approximately 875 metres north west of Upton Hall in Cheshire, is a scheduled ancient monument representing an early ecclesiastical settlement. 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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