Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in St Mary's churchyard

Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1017058
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though precise dating remains uncertain. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church and represents a type of monument common in ecclesiastical settings during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served functions relating to parish life, religious observance, or commemoration, though the specific original purpose of this particular example is not definitively documented in the scholarly record.

Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017058.

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

Standing cross in St Mary'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 1017058.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monks Lane moated site, Acton (0.3 km), Reaseheath moated site and two annexes (2.2 km), Edleston moated site and fishpond (2.4 km).

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