Monument record 365 - Woodhey Cross

Remains of medieval wayside cross, comprising of fragment of shaft, socket stone and two steps in red sandstone. Steps considered post medieval and may not be in situ (1). Considered of possible early C16 date (2).

Standing cross at junction of 4 lanes in the centre of Woodhey Green. Cross has two steps supporting a massive single stone vlock with a fragment of the shaft in the socket. First step 1.9m x 1.95m of large ashlar sandstone blocks. Second step 1.3m square x 0.25m high of sandstone blocks. Base block 0.8m x0.85m x 0.52m high. Initials AH cut into east side. Shaft fragment 0.6m high. Structure is medieval and appears to be in its original location at the road junction. Proximity to Woodhey Hall suggests it was erected under the patronage of the family who lived there in the medieval period (3).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1976 SJ55SE4 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Report). SCH1934.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), English Heritage 2000, 32566 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), English Heritage 2000, 32566 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.437 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.