Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in St Christopher's churchyard

Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard

England
List entry 1018358
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. The cross is recorded as a standing stone cross of the type commonly erected in English churchyards during the medieval period, serving both as a focus for worship and as a marker of sacred space within the parish. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1018358, indicating its recognition as a structure of historical and archaeological significance. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period and represent important survivals of parochial religious and social infrastructure.

Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard?

Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018358.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard?

Standing cross in St Christopher's 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 1018358.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Lavenham Close, Tytherington (5.3 km), Three early medieval cross shafts in West Park (6.1 km), Standing cross on Prestbury Road, 150m south east of Lane End crossroads (6.2 km).

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