Monument record 1482 - Wilmslow Cross

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Summary

The roadside cross at Lacy Green, Wilmslow is a block of stone recessed to receive a shaft with three steps. It was probably erected during the latter half of the 16th century, and the base can still be seen at the top of 'the cliff', Wilmslow. Standing Crosses are usually of stone and date from the medieval period, mid 10th to mid 16th centuries AD. They served a variety of purposes from places of prayer and pilgrimage to places of public proclamation. At one time, there were over 12,000 of these crosses throughout Britain but many were destroyed during the reformation. There are now less than 2000 crosses remaining, many incomplete.

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Full Description

<1> 1881-1900s, Cheshire Notes and Queries, 8/38 1903 (Journal/Periodical). SCH558.

The roadside cross at Lacy Green, Wilmslow is a block of stone c.2ft cube, recessed to receive a shaft and crowning a low flight of steps. It was probably erected during the latter half of the 16th century, and the base can still be seen at the top of 'the cliff', Wilmslow

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ88SW5/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

Cross consists of the socket stone and a crudely constructed base of three steps which appears to be rebuilt using the original stones. Probably not in its original position

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

GIS location corrected from SJ 8472 8134 to SJ 8473 8184. Location shown on Historic OS maps

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: 1881-1900s. Cheshire Notes and Queries. 8/38 1903.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ88SW5/1964.
  • <3>XY Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. [Mapped feature: #53130 ]

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Location

Grid reference SJ 847 818 (point)
Map sheet SJ88SW
Civil Parish WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County POWNALL FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2025 2:01PM