Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone

Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone

England
List entry 1009292
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Dipping Stone is a wayside and boundary cross located in Cheshire, England, serving as a marker of local significance in the medieval landscape. The monument comprises a stone structure of uncertain date, though such crosses typically functioned as meeting points, boundary markers, or stopping places along travelled routes during the medieval period and beyond. Its precise form and condition reflect the practical role such monuments played in defining parish or territorial boundaries and facilitating local navigation. The cross remains recorded on the National Heritage List for England as evidence of Cheshire's medieval infrastructure and landscape organisation.

Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009292. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone?

The Dipping Stone is a wayside and boundary cross located in Cheshire, England, serving as a marker of local significance in the medieval landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009292.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone?

Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone 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 1009292.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Charles Head (3.5 km), Bowl barrow at Ox Close (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 160m south of Blue Boar Farm (5.9 km).

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