Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross St Wilfrid's churchyard

Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard

England
List entry 1016854
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church and represents a type of religious monument characteristic of the medieval period, serving functions both spiritual and communal within parish life. Such standing crosses typically date from the medieval centuries, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without documentary evidence or stylistic analysis. The cross forms part of the ecclesiastical landscape of Cheshire and contributes to understanding the material culture of medieval religious sites in the region.

Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard?

Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016854.

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

Standing cross St Wilfrid'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 1016854.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norbury Booths Hall moated site, fishponds and connecting channels. (3.1 km), Chorley Old Hall moated site and four fishponds (5.1 km), Cross at Nether Alderley on the crossroads of Welsh Row and Congleton Road (6.2 km).

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