Monument record 1434/2/2 - Cross shaft in the churchyard of St Peter's Church, Prestbury

Remains of a Saxon cross at St Peter's Church. In 1841 they were found built into the church wall. The remains are now preserved in a glass case in the graveyard (1).Lower 2 fragments belong together and stand to height of 0.55m. Top fragment of different interlace pattern and from another cross. Interlace on all 4 faces. Date thought to be C8(3). Three fragments of sculptured stone cemented together, set up in a glass case in the churchyard. Structure stands 0.92m high on a modern sandstone plinth. Two bottom fragments are pieces of the same cross shaft. Third piece is a fragment of a second cross. Bottom fragment is 0.35m highx 0.27m wide x 0.43m deep, with roll moulding and interlace carving. Middle section is 0.33m high x 0.21m x 0.34m with roll moulding and interlace carving. Top piece is 0.4m x 0.11m thick and is also decorated. Found in 1841 during restoration work (5).

<1> Richards R, 1947, Old Cheshire Churches, Richards R 1947 /280-5 (Book). SCH2309.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97NW4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Capstick B, 1981-1987, Field Monument Warden Report, Leech P 1983 SAM 399 (Unpublished Report). SCH1222.

<4> Rogers H W, 1955, Prestbury and it's Ancient Church (Booklet-Leaflet). SCH2723.

<5> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 25632 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<5> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 25632 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.