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The Maiden's Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 520 metres south-south-west of Four Lane Ends in Cheshire. The monument survives as a stone cross of medieval date, representing the class of wayside markers that served practical and devotional functions along routes of travel and pilgrimage in the English landscape. Such crosses typically marked boundaries, meeting points, or places of religious significance during the medieval period. The cross at this location contributes to the archaeological record of roadside monuments that characterised the medieval Cheshire countryside.
The Maiden's Cross, wayside cross 520m SSW of Four Lane Ends is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013785. View the official record →
The Maiden's Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 520 metres south-south-west of Four Lane Ends in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013785.
The Maiden's Cross, wayside cross 520m SSW of Four Lane Ends 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 1013785.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 14th century kiln (4.4 km), Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm (6.2 km), Standing cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (6.9 km).
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