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Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Christopher's Church. As a standing cross, it represents an important category of medieval religious and commemorative monuments that were commonly erected in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional practices and the role such monuments played in the spiritual and social life of the parish community.
Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018358. View the official record →
Standing cross in St Christopher's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018358.
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.
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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