Monument record 793/1/3 - Churchyard to the Church of St Chad

<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p.241 (Book). SCH3556.

The curvilinear churchyard is perhaps evidence of an early church.

<2> Laing L & J, 1985, The Dark Ages of West Cheshire, p.30 (Monograph). SCH3115.

Possible sixth century ecclesiastical foundation indicated by curvilear churchyard and foundation to St Chad.

<3> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 57398 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Churchyard walls and gatepiers. Dated on metal plaque inscribed "The North, East and West walls/of this Church Yard were/built in 1810/John Thompson ) Churchwardens John Vernon ) Red sandstone ashlar. Two square gatepiers to western wall with C19 cast-iron gates and C20 wrought iron overthrow. Walls of c 3' in height with chamfered upper edges. The piers have moulded plinths and capitals. The churchyard walls were extended this century.

<4> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 314/2 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Oval enclosure clearly visible on clearly visible on the tithe map. The churchyard is restricted to the immediate vicinity of the church.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, 05SJ6565 1909 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

The churchyard has expanded to the east and into the area once occupied by the vicarage.

<6> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

The churchyard has expanded to its present extent.