Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm

The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm

England
List entry 1020192
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Golden Stone is a boundary marker located in Cheshire, England, situated approximately 250 metres north-west of Edge House Farm. The monument consists of a standing stone that served a practical function in demarcating territorial or administrative boundaries within the medieval or early modern landscape. Such boundary stones were commonly employed throughout England to define parish limits, estate divisions, or manorial holdings, and this example reflects the long-standing importance of durable stone markers in land administration. The precise dating of the Golden Stone remains uncertain, though its form and function are consistent with medieval or early post-medieval practice in the region.

The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm?

The Golden Stone is a boundary marker located in Cheshire, England, situated approximately 250 metres north-west of Edge House Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020192.

Who is responsible for protecting The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm?

The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm 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 1020192.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Golden Stone boundary marker, 250m north west of Edge House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m west-south-west of Birtles Hall (3.1 km), Bowl barrow 200m north-east of Capesthorne Hall (5.1 km), Bowl barrow 450m south-east of Capesthorne Hall (5.3 km).

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