Hanmer churchyard cross, Hanmer, Wrexham

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9521 / 52°57'7"N

Longitude: -2.8131 / 2°48'47"W

OS Eastings: 345465

OS Northings: 339721

OS Grid: SJ454397

Mapcode National: GBR 7F.L15T

Mapcode Global: WH89M.R2L6

Plus Code: 9C4VX52P+RP

Entry Name: Hanmer churchyard cross

Listing Date: 15 November 2005

Last Amended: 15 November 2005

Grade: II*

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 86940

ID on this website: 300086940

Location: On the S side of the nave, and immediately S of the footpath leading from porch to The Square.

County: Wrexham

Community: Hanmer

Traditional County: Flintshire

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History

A medieval cross that was probably moved to its present position in 1739. The plinth was restored in 1850 (and previously had an additional step). The lantern was partially restored in 1871.

Exterior

A medieval cross on a later stepped octagonal freestone plinth. The tapering octagonal shaft is stopped and is square at the base. The lantern is badly weathered. Its N and S faces have figures of St Chad to the N and a mitred bishop to the S, on head corbels. On the broader E and W faces are the Crucifixion and Virgin and Child, badly weathered and/or mutilated.

Reasons for Listing

Listed grade II* as a rare surviving and comparatively well-preserved medieval churchyard cross, and for its contribution to the historical integrity of the churchyard and setting of the church.
Scheduled Ancient Monument FL098.

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Other nearby listed buildings

II Gravestone of Edward Lloyd in Hanmer churchyard
On the S side of the chancel.
II Tomb of Henry Parry in Hanmer churchyard
On the S side of the chancel.
II Sundial in Hanmer churchyard
In the churchyard SE of the porch.
II* Church of St Chad
In a large churchyard and the most prominent building in the village, W of The Square and N of Hanmer Mere.
II Nickson family tombs, including railings, in Hanmer churchyard
To the SE of the chancel, immediately adjacent to The Vicarage and its back garden wall.
II The Vicarage
Immediately E of the churchyard.
II The Cottage
In the SE corner of The Square, at its junction with the main road through the village.
II Hanmer Voluntary Primary School
On the W side of the parish church.

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Hanmer churchyard cross

A Grade II* Listed Building in Hanmer, Wrexham