Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm

Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm

England
List entry 1013783
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a standing cross located approximately 600 metres north-north-west of New Hall Farm in Cheshire. The base constitutes the lower structural element of what was originally a complete standing cross, a common feature in medieval English parishes serving both religious and communal functions. Though the upper shaft and head of the cross have been lost, the surviving base provides evidence of medieval stone working and the landscape organisation of the period. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of medieval parish monuments in the region.

Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm?

Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a standing cross located approximately 600 metres north-north-west of New Hall Farm in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013783.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm?

Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm 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 1013783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross base near the junction of Church Lane and Woodhouse Lane, 600m NNW of New Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in the churchyard of the Church of St James (0.8 km), Gawsworth Hall gardens (0.8 km), Round cairn 200m south-west of Sutton Hall (3.7 km).

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