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Standing cross in St Edith's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. The cross belongs to the category of parish crosses that were common fixtures in English churchyards from the medieval period onwards, serving both religious and civic functions within their communities. Such crosses typically marked sacred ground and served as focal points for gatherings and processions. The surviving stonework reflects the craftsmanship of its period, though like many medieval crosses, the upper portions may have been lost or damaged over the centuries.
Standing cross in St Edith's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018076. View the official record →
Standing cross in St Edith's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018076.
Standing cross in St Edith'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 1018076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m SSE of Meadows Farm (2.9 km), Medieval and post-medieval settlement remains and associated field system immediately east of Overton Hall (4.6 km), Castle Hill motte, Malpas (6.2 km).
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