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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 within that span remains uncertain based on surviving evidence. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure within the churchyard setting, a common location for such monuments in medieval England. Like many parish crosses, it likely served both religious and secular functions within the community, though detailed records of its specific history and original form are limited.
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018078. View the official record →
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 1018078.
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 1018078.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m SSE of Meadows Farm (2.2 km), Medieval and post-medieval settlement remains and associated field system immediately east of Overton Hall (2.9 km), Castle Hill motte, Malpas (4.4 km).
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