Woodhey Cross

This article is about the ancient stone cross in Cheshire. For other uses, see Woodhey (disambiguation).
Woodhey Cross

Woodhey Cross is a late medieval stone cross, probably dating from the early 16th century, located near Faddiley in Cheshire, England.[1][2] The structure is grade II* listed and is also a scheduled ancient monument.[1][3] It stands at SJ57735263, at the junction of Woodhey Lane and Woodhey Hall Lane, around 500 m to the east of Woodhey Chapel.

The cross is constructed of red sandstone and stands around 130 cm high. It consists of a square shaft inserted into a large square base block, which rests on two levels of steps; the steps are formed of several stone pieces.[1][2] No carving or inscription can be discerned.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Images of England: Woodhey Cross, Woodhey Lane (accessed 14 February 2008)
  2. 1 2 Public Monument and Sculpture Association: Woodhey Cross (accessed 14 February 2008)
  3. ↑ Borough of Crewe & Nantwich: Scheduled Ancient Monuments (accessed 14 February 2008)

Coordinates: 53°04′09″N 2°37′56″W / 53.06922°N 2.63230°W / 53.06922; -2.63230


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