Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
1129
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/12/1989
Date of Amendment
22/12/1989
Name of Property
Chester High Cross Stem in the grounds of Plas Newydd
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Denbighshire
Community
Llangollen
Town
Locality
Easting
321806
Northing
341700
Street Side
Location
Set into the gravel forecourt to front of Plas Newydd and surrounded by topiary.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
This is the base and part of the shaft of the C15 Chester High Cross which once stood in the centre of the city. It was demolished in the Civil War. This section of it was collected by the Ladies of Llangollen probably ca 1800 and has later been set onto a stepped square platform. The other remains have been re-erected near the Newgate in Chester.
Exterior
The stone cross is extensively weathered. The base is square and the stem, octagonal with spur bases (or heads?). Was at one time used as a sundial.
Interior
Reason for designation
Group value with Plas Newydd and other listed items in the grounds
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