Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands

The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands

England
List entry 1013476
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Headless Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cheshire, positioned approximately 230 metres north west of Greenlands near Tarporley Road. The monument consists of a stone cross base and shaft, though the head of the cross has been lost, hence its distinctive name. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses typically served as waymarkers, boundaries, or sites of religious or administrative significance within the landscape. The cross remains an important archaeological record of medieval religious and communal practices in the region, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands?

The Headless Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cheshire, positioned approximately 230 metres north west of Greenlands near Tarporley Road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013476.

Who is responsible for protecting The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands?

The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands 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 1013476.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Headless Cross on Tarporley Road 230m north west of Greenlands?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm (1.7 km), High Billinge bowl barrow (3.2 km), Darley Hall moated site (4.3 km).

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