Monument record 2930/0/5 - Carved Head and Crosses.
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Summary
At least two outlined oval faces and some crosses are carved into a cliff, using natural indentations for eyes, nose and mouth. One of the crosses is very simple but there is no evidence for a date of them. On a small outcrop above them is a monogram (G.W.A) with a heart motif which stylistically is believed to be late 18th or early 19th century.
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Full Description
Atleast two outlined oval faces and some crosses carved in to cliff in the vicinity of 2930/0/4 (17th century graffiti), using natural indentations for eyes, nose and mouth. One of the crosses is very simple but there is no evidence for a date of them. On a small outcrop above them is a monogram (G.W.A) with a heart motif which stylistically is believed to be late 18th or early 19th century (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 11 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 11.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 865 776 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 3:37PM