Monument record 1109/0/0 - Sandbach
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Summary
In the Domesday Book, Sandbach is recorded as part of the land held by Bigot of Loges. The Saxon crosses and other Saxon fragments suggest a settlement of some importance existed at Sandbach in the Saxon period. The medieval nucleus of the town centres around and to the east of the market square. The medieval character of this core is reflected in the narrow winding street pattern and the density of timber framed buildings. Post medieval expansion spread to the north around Hightown and Congleton road.
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Full Description
In Domesday, Sandbach is recorded as part of the land held by Bigot of Loges. The Saxon crosses and other Saxon fragments suggest a settlement of some importance existed at Sandbach in the Saxon period. The medieval nucleus of the town centres around and to the east of the market square. The medieval character of this core is reflected in the narrow winding street pattern and the density of timber framed buildings. Post medieval expansion spread to the north around Hightown and Congleton road (1).
<1> Cheshire County Council Environmental Planning Service, Parish File (Book). SCH2587.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2587 Book: Cheshire County Council Environmental Planning Service. Parish File.
Related Monuments/Buildings (27)
- Related to: Almshouses Nos 2-40 The Hill (Building) (1109/0/17)
- Related to: Black Bear Inn (Building) (1109/0/13)
- Related to: Bowling Green in Sandbach Parish (Monument) (1109/0/18)
- Related to: Crown Hotel (Monument) (1109/0/11)
- Related to: Crown Hotel, Market Square (Building) (1109/0/5)
- Related to: Dingle Farmhouse (Building) (1109/6)
- Related to: Gasworks, Union Street (Monument) (1109/11)
- Related to: Hawk Street (Monument) (1109/0/12)
- Related to: Hope Chapel, Hope Street (Building) (1109/10)
- Related to: House on Front Street, Sandbach (Building) (1109/0/10)
- Related to: House on Hawk Street (Building) (1109/0/3)
- Related to: House on High Street, Sandbach (Building) (1109/0/8)
- Related to: Lower Chequer Inn (Building) (1109/0/4)
- Related to: Newfield Mill (Monument) (1109/7)
- Related to: No. 10 Well Bank (Building) (1109/0/14)
- Related to: No. 45 High Street (Building) (1109/0/7)
- Related to: No. 6 Middlewich Road (Building) (1109/0/9)
- Related to: Nos. 49 & 51 High Street (Building) (1109/0/6)
- Related to: Sandbach Bridge (Building) (1109/0/16)
- Related to: Sandbach Crosses (Monument) (1109/0/1)
- Related to: Sandbach Grammar School (Building) (1109/5)
- Related to: Sandbach Market (Monument) (1109/4)
- Related to: Sandbach Methodist Church & Sunday School, Wesley Avenue (Building) (1109/8)
- Related to: Saxon cross fragments in St Mary's Churchyard (Monument) (1109/0/2)
- Related to: Site of Civil War skirmish (Monument) (1109/3)
- Related to: Site of Saw Mill (Monument) (1109/12)
- Related to: Unnamed site in Sandbach Parish (Monument) (1109/0/15)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 759 608 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Civil Parish | SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SANDBACH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2024 3:07PM