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, believed to date from the medieval period. The monument consists of a stone cross that historically served functional purposes within the landscape, marking boundaries and providing a waypoint for travellers. Its exact original form and date of construction remain subjects of local historical tradition, though crosses of this type were commonly established during the medieval period to serve both administrative and devotional functions. The surviving structure represents an important element of Cheshire's medieval heritage infrastructure, though detailed documentation of its archaeological character and preservation condition would require consultation of the official heritage records held by the National Heritage List for England.

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

The Dipping Stone is a wayside and boundary cross located in Cheshire, England, believed to date from the medieval period. 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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