Listed Building: BASE AND PART SHAFT OF ROODEYE CROSS AT SJ 4016 6584 (1375954)
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| Grade | II* |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department for Culture Media and Sport |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1932-1, 8, 245 |
| Date assigned | 23 July 1998 |
| Date last amended |
Description
CHESTER CITY (EM)
SJ4065 THE ROODEE 1932-1/8/245 (East side) Base and part shaft of Roodeye Cross at SJ 4016 6584
II*
Base and part shaft of stone cross. Traditionally believed to be Saxon, but more probably a boundary stone C13 of land belonging to St Mary's Priory (no longer standing) which stood between Chester Castle and the Roodee. Sandstone. Base-stone just above ground level; low, eroded, rectangular plinth; damaged square shaft. The cross was at one time removed and lay beneath the City Walls. Reerected in its original position 1855. (OS Archaeological Cards: SJ 4016 6584).
Listing NGR: SJ4016065840
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1375954 (National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469933. [Mapped features: #5249 469933; #10552 469933]
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4016 6584 (1m by 1m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2012 11:53AM