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At TF39258797 stands a churchyard cross. The shaft is later in date than the base. {1}{2}
The base, shaft and head of a Grade II Listed standing stone cross located in the churchyard of St Edith's Church to the north west of the north porch. The cross is medieval in origin with 20th century additions, all of limestone. The base of the cross takes the form of a socket stone resting on a modern concrete plinth. The socket stone is square in section at the base with moulded and chamfered corners rising to a top of octagonal section. Fixed into the socket stone with lead is the lower part of the shaft, rectangular in section at the base and rising above moulded and chamfered corners in tapering octagonal section. Both the socket stone and the lower part of the shaft are medieval in date, while the upper part of the shaft, which continues the octagonal taper upwards, is a modern restoration. The cross head, also modern, takes the form of a gabled crucifix.{3}{4}{5}
A 14th century limestone ashlar base with a 20th century gabled cross head with the figure of Christ crucified. It was removed from its original site at the cross roads. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {6} | Subjects: | General Archaeology | Temporal: | 1300 - 2050 | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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