Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch

The National Heritage List for England records Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, beside the south porch as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

The standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth, was likely erected in the 14th century, reflecting a late medieval style commonly used for waymarking or religious devotion. It is significant as a rare surviving example of a secular cross in a churchyard setting, illustrating local craftsmanship and the role of such monuments in the spiritual and communal life of the area.