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The stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church is a fragmentary medieval monument consisting of a stone platform with stepped sides. The base dates to the medieval period, likely from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries, and represents the surviving foundation element of what would have originally been a complete preaching or market cross. Such monuments were common features of parish churchyards and village centres, serving both religious and civic functions. The stepped construction is characteristic of later medieval cross bases, providing a stable platform and elevated position for public gatherings and proclamations.
Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017839. View the official record →
The stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church is a fragmentary medieval monument consisting of a stone platform with stepped sides. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017839.
Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard'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 1017839.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon (2.1 km), Murgatroyd's Brine Works (4.9 km), Sandbach Anglo-Saxon crosses (5 km).
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