Monument record 131/2/3 - Cross at Great Moreton Hall
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Summary
Ormerod describes the steps of an 'ancient cross' located in front of the hall (CHER 131/2/1), which were similar in appearanceone at Lymm.
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Full Description
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 8/AR093 1979 (Index). SCH1000.
Steps of a possible Saxon or later Cross formerly stood in front of Great Moreton Hall. Removed in 1800.
<2> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Vol. III, p.46 (Book). SCH1389.
"In front of the house (CHER 131/2/1), near the road side, were the steps of an antient cross, which much resembled in appearance those which are described in the account of Lymme.' These were removed about the year 1806."
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 837 597 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ85NW |
| Civil Parish | MORETON CUM ALCUMLOW, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MORTON CUM ALCUMLOW, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 31 2023 5:25PM