Monument record 1213/3/3 - Cross in the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church (Shaft)

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Summary

Grade II listed and a Scheduled Monument. A part of the octagonal shaft of the original cross of 15th century date is placed above two square 19th century steps and used as a sundial. 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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Sundial in churchyard of Church of St Lawrence, Peover Hall Park. 19th century adaptation, using part of the octagonal shaft of the original cross of 15th century date placed above two sqaure l9th century steps. Dial plate and gnomon now missing. Shaft is inscribed 1651 (1). Portion of original octagonal cross shaft, erected 10m to west of cross (RN: 1213/3/2) & re-used as a sundial. Shaft is 0.95m high (2).

<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /5/75 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 30366 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<2> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 30366 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SCH1934 Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /5/75.
<2> SCH2950 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 30366.
<2> SCH4606 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 30366.

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Location

Grid reference	SJ 772 735 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet	SJ77SE
Civil Parish	PEOVER SUPERIOR, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County	PEOVER SUPERIOR, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

Scheduled Monument 1018027: Cross In The Churchyard Of St Lawrence's Church

Record last edited

Jul 29 2010 8:55AM