Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm

Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm

England
List entry 1012885
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm is a medieval stone cross situated in the parish of Acton, Cheshire. The monument represents a category of wayside crosses that were common features of the medieval landscape, often serving functions related to travel, parish boundaries, or local significance. The cross dates to the medieval period, though precise dating evidence for this particular example is not extensively documented in the available scholarly record. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important survival of medieval material culture within the Cheshire landscape.

Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm?

Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm is a medieval stone cross situated in the parish of Acton, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012885.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm?

Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm 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 1012885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Bullstones bowl barrow (1.6 km), Cleulow Cross high cross, 200m north of Fourways (1.9 km), Ridge Hall moated site and annexe (2 km).

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