Monument record 761 - Socket stone for cross, Marton Grange

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Summary

The mutilated socket stone of a sandstone cross which survives at Marton Grange but not in its original position. It is part of the Scheduled Monument.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Mutilated socket stone of cross. Not in situ (1). Sandstone cross base at the gate of Marton Grange. Carved from a 60cm cube of stone, square at the base and octagonal above. The Marton scoket has been broken and the base now resembles a large arm chair (2).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ66NW1 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 2/26-29 English Heritage 1974 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 13519 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 13519 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.247 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ66NW1.
  • <2> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 2/26-29 English Heritage 1974.
  • <3> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 13519.
  • <3> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 13519.
  • <4> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.247.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 624 676 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ66NW
Civil Parish WHITEGATE AND MARTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2022 2:03PM