Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church

Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1016852
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cheshire, England. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands approximately ten metres south of the church's nave, representing a common feature of medieval parish churches where such monuments served both religious and communal functions. The structure survives as a standing stone cross, which would have been a focal point for the surrounding churchyard and community. Such crosses typically functioned as markers for important locations, places of assembly, or devotional sites within the medieval ecclesiastical landscape.

Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church?

Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016852.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church?

Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church 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 1016852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing medieval cross 10m south of the nave of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early medieval sculptural fragments in St Mary's churchyard (0 km), Sandbach Anglo-Saxon crosses (0.1 km), Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church (5 km).

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