Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane

The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane

England
List entry 1013475
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Longstone is a fragment of a stone cross shaft located on Longstone Lane at its junction with Shay's Lane in Cheshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a surviving element of what was once a complete wayside cross. The shaft is fashioned from stone and retains enough physical character to indicate its original function as a monumental marker, likely serving both religious and practical purposes within the medieval landscape. Such crosses were common features of English parishes during the medieval centuries and often marked significant routes or parish boundaries.

The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane?

The Longstone is a fragment of a stone cross shaft located on Longstone Lane at its junction with Shay's Lane in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013475.

Who is responsible for protecting The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane?

The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane 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 1013475.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm (2.3 km), High Billinge bowl barrow (3.8 km), Darley Hall moated site (3.8 km).

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