Woodhey Cross

Woodhey Cross

Woodhey Cross is a late medieval stone cross, probably dating from the early 16th century, located near Faddiley in Cheshire, England. [http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?id=56802 Images of England: Woodhey Cross, Woodhey Lane] (accessed 14 February 2008)] [http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/LL/CHCN0016.htm Public Monument and Sculpture Association: Woodhey Cross] (accessed 14 February 2008)] The structure is grade II* listed and is also a scheduled ancient monument. [ [http://crewe-nantwich.leadpartners.co.uk/document.aspx?display=chapter&document=3&chapter=134 Borough of Crewe & Nantwich: Scheduled Ancient Monuments] (accessed 14 February 2008)] It stands at gbmappingsmall|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. No carving or inscription can be discerned.

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