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

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Sources (1)

  • Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469933. [Mapped features: #5249 469933; #10552 469933]

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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

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Record last edited

Jul 20 2012 11:53AM