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Bow Stones, Cheshire

The Bow Stones are two Anglian cross shafts located on Higher Moor near Kettleshulme, Cheshire. The monument comprises a pair of cylindrical late Anglian cross shafts set in a single base stone. Both shafts have a cordon, or rounded stone moulding, near the top with interlaced decoration above, indicating a date not later than the 10th century. Both shafts have lost their heads, although it is thought that two stone cross-heads at nearby Lyme Hall may be these. It is within the council area of Cheshire East.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1011116.

Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.328645,-2.0406202
Grid Reference: SJ 9739 8130
Civil Parish: Kettleshulme and Lyme Handley CP
Council Area: Cheshire East CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA

GBPN ID: 300051
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bow_Stones,_Cheshire_300051

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