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Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth is a medieval stone cross positioned beside the south porch of the parish church. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise date of erection remains uncertain within this broad chronological range. Such churchyard crosses served important functions in medieval communities, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for gatherings and processions. The cross survives as evidence of the religious and social practices of medieval Lancashire, and its position adjacent to the church porch indicates its integration into the liturgical landscape of the parish.
Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013781. View the official record →
Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth is a medieval stone cross positioned beside the south porch of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013781.
Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch 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 1013781.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cranshaw Hall moated site (1 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 380m east of South Lane Farm (2.5 km), Old Bold Hall moated site, Bold (3.6 km).
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