Sandbach Crosses

Sandbach Crosses The Sandbach Crosses are two 9th century Anglo-Saxon stone crosses carved with Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion.

The Sandbach Crosses are two of the finest surviving examples of 9th century Anglo-Saxon monuments. Originally carved in stone and decorated with bright paint and various types of jewels and metals. The first reference to the crosses was in 1585 when William Smith described them in the market place. The original location of the Sandbach Crosses is unknown but they were moved to Sandbach during the

Middle Ages. During the 17th century the crosses were broken up by Puritan Iconoclasts. Large fragments were scattered over a wide area and smaller pieces were left in Sandbach. In 1816 the crosses were reassembled to their original state under the direction of Dr George Ormerod. Located in Sandbach, Cheshire, England the Sandbach Crosses are a Grade I listed building.

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