The Sandbach Crosses are a pair of medieval stone crosses located in the market square of Sandbach, Cheshire, England. The crosses are believed to have been erected in the 14th century and are considered to be among the finest examples of medieval crosses in the UK. They are decorated with intricate carvings, including foliage, animals, and human figures, and are topped with a crucifix. The crosses are Grade I listed monuments and are a popular tourist attraction in the area.
Visited on the back from a holiday in North Wales. These are some of the best preserved Saxon Crosses in the UK. Small info plaques mounted to the wooden balustrades surrounding the crosses explain the imagery. There is also an English Heritage board set further back.
M6 travellers interested in history and/or anglo-saxon period: it's a 5' detour from the motorway junction. Take a break against tiredness and have a tea with a view at the town square.
Lovely area to stop and have five. There are lots of little eating places. Sitting outside watching the world go by. We were treated by a local Vespers club turned up for pizza. Felt life we were on holiday for an hour or two.
Located right in the middle of the town centre. A lot of information boards surrounding the crosses which provides details of what each faces of the cross represent and stmbolise.
Free to visit. Situated in the Market square with a few cafes around plus information on plaques by the Saxon crosses
Large Saxon stone crosses situated in an attractive market square, with information posts explaining the carvings and details. Free to visit and worth stopping by if you're in the area.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Visited on the back from a holiday in North Wales. These are some of the best preserved Saxon Crosses in the UK. Small info plaques mounted to the wooden balustrades surrounding the crosses explain the imagery. There is also an English Heritage board set further back.
M6 travellers interested in history and/or anglo-saxon period: it's a 5' detour from the motorway junction. Take a break against tiredness and have a tea with a view at the town square.
Lovely area to stop and have five. There are lots of little eating places. Sitting outside watching the world go by. We were treated by a local Vespers club turned up for pizza. Felt life we were on holiday for an hour or two.
Located right in the middle of the town centre. A lot of information boards surrounding the crosses which provides details of what each faces of the cross represent and stmbolise.
Free to visit. Situated in the Market square with a few cafes around plus information on plaques by the Saxon crosses
Large Saxon stone crosses situated in an attractive market square, with information posts explaining the carvings and details. Free to visit and worth stopping by if you're in the area.
