Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard

Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard

England
List entry 1017532
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard, is a medieval stone cross surviving in Lancashire. The monument stands within the churchyard of what was formerly a parochial chapel, positioned a substantial distance south of the chapel tower. Such crosses functioned as focal points within ecclesiastical spaces, serving both devotional and administrative purposes within parish communities during the medieval period. The cross represents a surviving example of the stone monuments that typically marked significant locations within churchyard precincts, though the specific dating and original decorative features of this particular example would require detailed archaeological examination to establish with precision.

Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard?

Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard, is a medieval stone cross surviving in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017532.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard?

Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old 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 1017532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base 25m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard (0 km), Maghull Manor moated site (2.9 km), Cunscough Hall moated site, Melling (3.3 km).

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