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The Bow Stones Anglian cross shafts are fragmentary remains of early medieval carved stone monuments located in Cheshire. These shaft fragments date to the Anglian period, roughly the seventh to ninth centuries, and represent the tradition of free-standing stone crosses that characterised early Christian communities in northern England. The surviving pieces show evidence of sculptural work consistent with Anglian craftsmanship, though time and weathering have obscured much of the original detail. As designated heritage monuments, they provide material evidence of the Christian landscape and artistic practices of the Anglo-Saxon period in the region.
The Bow Stones Anglian cross shafts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011116. View the official record →
The Bow Stones Anglian cross shafts are fragmentary remains of early medieval carved stone monuments located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011116.
The Bow Stones Anglian cross shafts 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 1011116.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Charles Head (2.5 km), Nab Head bowl barrow (4.2 km), Bowl barrow 100m west of Black Rock Farm (4.9 km).
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