Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak

Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak

England
List entry 1016856
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, situated within the churchyard of the parish church in this Cheshire settlement. The monument survives as a substantial upright shaft, representing a type of cross commonly erected in English churchyards during the medieval period, though many such examples have been lost or significantly damaged. The cross at Stoak demonstrates the enduring presence of stone ecclesiastical monuments from the late medieval period and forms part of the heritage landscape associated with St Lawrence's Church. Its survival and continued presence in situ contribute to understanding the material culture and religious practices of medieval Cheshire.

Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak?

Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, situated within the churchyard of the parish church in this Cheshire settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016856.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak?

Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak 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 1016856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross in St Lawrence's churchyard, Stoak?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Nicholas' Chapel (7.1 km), St John's Church (ruined portions) (7.2 km), Roman amphitheatre (southern part) (7.3 km).

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