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Woodhey Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cheshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period, though its precise construction date remains uncertain. The cross stands as evidence of the network of religious and directional markers that were established throughout the English countryside during the Middle Ages, serving both spiritual and practical functions for travellers and pilgrims. Like many such crosses, it reflects the importance of Christianity in shaping the medieval landscape and the provision of waymarking in communities beyond major urban centres.
Woodhey Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017062. View the official record →
Woodhey Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017062.
Woodhey Cross 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 1017062.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village remains 230m east of Baddiley Hall (3.8 km), Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge (4.8 km), Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft (5.1 km).
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