Memorial Cross - St Peter & St Paul - Exton, Rutland
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N 52° 41.434 W 000° 38.362
30U E 659540 N 5840464
Memorial crucifix in St Peter & St Paul's church, a model of the one used on the WWI memorial on Oakham Road, Exton.
Waymark Code: WM10HNT
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/11/2019
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This is the original model of Jesus crucified used on the village cross (
visit link) , which is now situated above the war memorial plaques in the church (
visit link) . The figure of Jesus was modelled on one from Madeliene Church, Paris. A small metal plaque labels the cross.
It was comissioned by Earl and Countess of Gainsborough; Viscount Campden.