BASE AND PART SHAFT OF ROODEYE CROSS AT SJ 4016 6584
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1375954
- Date first listed:
- 23-Jul-1998
- Statutory Address:
- BASE AND PART SHAFT OF ROODEYE CROSS AT SJ 4016 6584, THE ROODEE
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- BASE AND PART SHAFT OF ROODEYE CROSS AT SJ 4016 6584, THE ROODEE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 40170 65845
Details
CHESTER CITY (EM)
SJ4065 THE ROODEE
1932-1/8/245 (East side)
Base and part shaft of Roodeye Cross
at SJ 4016 6584
II*
Base and part shaft of stone cross. Traditionally believed to
be Saxon, but more probably a boundary stone C13 of land
belonging to St Mary's Priory (no longer standing) which stood
between Chester Castle and the Roodee. Sandstone. Base-stone
just above ground level; low, eroded, rectangular plinth;
damaged square shaft.
The cross was at one time removed and lay beneath the City
Walls. Reerected in its original position 1855.
(OS Archaeological Cards: SJ 4016 6584).
Listing NGR: SJ4017065845
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 469933
- 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.
End of official listing
