Monument record 83/1/1 - Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ58NW5, 1979 (Index). SCH2487.

Cross lies between south porch and south transept. Consists of a modern shaft, c.9ft high, set in flight of ancient steps, two visible.

<2> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, Vol 19, p.211-2, Taylor H, 1901 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 25704 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

Medieval base and plinth on which a sandstone cross with a broken lantern was constructed in the restorations of the church in 19th C. Sandstone plinth 1.3m x 1.34m and 0.09m high. Plinth has a socket hole which houses the restored cross shaft and broken lantern, which are 2.87m high.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, Record Card, No.289 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<5> Historic England, 2011, The National Heritage List for England, 1013781 (Web Site). SCH6528.

Despite the loss of its original shaft, the plinth and base of the cross survive well. The cross stands in its original position on the south side of the church and served to remind the medieval traveller or local inhabitant of the sanctity of that enclosure.