Listed Building: LYMM CROSS (1227014)

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Grade I
Authority Department for Culture Media and Sport
Volume/Map/Item 311, 2, 45
Date assigned 24 January 1950
Date last amended

Description

SJ 68 NE LYMM C.P. THE CROSS 2/45 Lymm Cross 24/1/1950 GV I Cross, largely early to mid C17, restored 1897. Sandstone on an artificially stepped natural outcrop of red sandstone. Buff masonry. The shaft of the Cross, on a square base of 5 steps with coved treads, stands in a pavilion of red sandstone with square corner pillars which have rudely moulded bases and bell capitals carrying a stone roof with a pedimented gable to each face, and ball finials. The ridge-crossing carries a tapered extension to the shaft of the cross (probably C17) on which is a stone ball and an ornate weathervane. On the east, south and west gables are bronze sundials of 1897 inscribed We are a Shadow; Save Time; Think of the Last. Listing NGR: SJ6833787244

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Sources (1)

  • Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #405 ]

Map

Location

Grid reference SJ 6833 8724 (point)
Map sheet SJ68NE
Civil Parish LYMM, WARRINGTON

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2006 4:12PM