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The Headless Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated in Cheshire, approximately 230 metres north west of Greenlands on Tarporley Road. The monument survives as a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, though the head or upper portion of the cross has been lost, giving rise to its distinctive name. Dating to the medieval period, such wayside crosses typically served as waymarkers, preaching places, or gathering points for local communities. The cross remains a notable example of the religious and practical infrastructure that characterised the medieval English landscape.
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 →
The Headless Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated in Cheshire, approximately 230 metres north west of Greenlands on Tarporley Road. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013476.
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.
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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