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Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a cross that once stood in the churchyard. The structure consists of a stepped plinth typical of medieval cross bases found throughout England, dating to the medieval period. Such crosses served important functions as focal points for parish gatherings, outdoor worship, and market activities within the ecclesiastical precinct. The survival of this base represents a significant feature of medieval parochial topography and demonstrates the continued use of the churchyard as a ceremonial and communal space.
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 →
Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church is a medieval monument comprising the stone base of a cross that once stood in the churchyard. 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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