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Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, is a stone monument of medieval date positioned approximately ten metres from the south wall of the chancel. The cross represents a type of ecclesiastical monument common to parish churchyards across northern England from the medieval period onwards, serving both religious and social functions within the community. The exact dating and original form of this particular cross reflect the broader tradition of cross-erection associated with Christian worship and commemoration, though detailed architectural analysis would be required to establish its precise chronological phase within the medieval period.
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, 10m from the south wall of the chancel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013782. View the official record →
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, is a stone monument of medieval date positioned approximately ten metres from the south wall of the chancel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013782.
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, 10m from the south wall of the chancel 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 1013782.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm (3 km), Bostock Hall moated site. (3.6 km), Marton moated monastic grange, three fishponds, connecting channels and base of stone cross (3.7 km).
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