Cross and Stepped Base East of Path to South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
CROSS AND STEPPED BASE EAST OF PATH TO SOUTH PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135991
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1983
- List Entry Name:
- Cross and Stepped Base East of Path to South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address:
- CROSS AND STEPPED BASE EAST OF PATH TO SOUTH PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1135991
- Date first listed:
- 02-Nov-1983
- List Entry Name:
- Cross and Stepped Base East of Path to South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
- Statutory Address 1:
- CROSS AND STEPPED BASE EAST OF PATH TO SOUTH PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH LANE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CROSS AND STEPPED BASE EAST OF PATH TO SOUTH PORCH OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHURCH LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Aldford and Saighton
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ4189859429
Details
SJ 45 NW
6/15
ALDFORD C.P.
CHURCH LANE
(North side)
Cross and Stepped Base East of Path to South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
II
GV
Base of 4 steps, probably medieval, and cross, 1901. Red sandstone.
The base carries a restored plinth on which the cross stands. The
shaft of the cross bears two brass plaques, one inscribed with the
Apostles Creed, the other "To the honour and glory of God and in pious
memory of Hugh Lupus, Duke of Westminster. This ancient cross is
restored by some who loved him, 1901". The head of the cross bears a
carving of Christ crucified.
Listing NGR: SJ 41898 59429
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 55210
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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