Cross is a Grade II listed building in the Chorley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 17 April 1967. Cross.

Cross

WRENN ID: stark-joist-mist
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Chorley
Country: England
Date first listed: 17 April 1967
Type: Cross
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ANDERTON HEADLESS CROSS SD 61 SW 14/4 Cross 17.4.67 GV II

Part of shaft of cross, probably pre-Conquest, now used as pedestal of guidepost probably early C18. Gritstone. The remains of the cross shaft is rectangular in section, c.l metre high, carved on all 4 sides: north, possibly the legs of a figure; south, intersecting zig zags making a vertical succession of diamonds with grosses in the centres; west, geometrical, like Greek key; and east, uncertain. Mounted on the top is a square slab, like a table, lettered on all 4 sides: north, "TO. PRESTON"; south, "TO. BOULTON"; west, "TO. WIGGAN"; and east, "TO. BLAGBURN". Upper surface bears marks of former fixture, possibly a sundial.

Listing NGR: SD6190113018

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