Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst

Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst

England
List entry 1015605
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst is a medieval stone cross of uncertain dating, located in Lancashire. The monument survives as a standing cross within the cemetery grounds adjacent to the chapel, representing a form of monumental marker common in English medieval landscapes. Such crosses served various functions within religious and secular contexts, including as focal points for worship, gathering places, or boundary markers within consecrated ground. The specific architectural details and period of construction of this particular cross remain subjects for further archaeological investigation and scholarly study.

Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015605. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst?

Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst is a medieval stone cross of uncertain dating, located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015605.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst?

Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst 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 1015605.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruins of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the Roman Catholic cemetery in Windlehurst (0 km), Number nine Tank House: the Jubilee glassworks 100m south west of the Government Offices on Chalon Way (2.3 km), Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop, Sherdley Works (2.7 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Standing cross south of the chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury in the cemetery at Windlehurst