The plaque says “This is part of the ninth-century cross that was erected in 1578 to mark a charter granting Sandbach a weekly market. This piece survived Protestant extremists' attempts to destroy it and helped inspire the restoration of the crosses in 1810.”

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English Heritage says “These two massive Saxon stone crosses dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach. They are elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, and probably date from the 9th century. They were originally painted as well as carved, and they are among the finest surviving examples of Anglo-Saxon high crosses.”

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1. Shropshire Union Canal – Sandbach Market loop from Sandbach

9.96km

02:35

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sandbach Market – Sandbach Literary Institute loop from Sandbach

8.93km

02:17

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sandbach Saxon Crosses – Sandbach Market loop from Sandbach

9.39km

02:25

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Sandbach, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sandbach Saxon Crosses

1. Shropshire Union Canal – Sandbach Market loop from Sandbach

2. Sandbach Market – Sandbach Literary Institute loop from Sandbach

3. Sandbach Saxon Crosses – Sandbach Market loop from Sandbach

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