Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
"GV II Cross. 1891. Stone. Square steps, plinth with cusped panels, canted panelled angles, face to south has shield with 3 mitres and date, to west inscription: "WORK WHILE/IT IS IS/YET DAY", to east: "FEAR GOD/HONOUR/THE KING", to rear shield with 3 leopards (England); cornice has angel corbels. Tapered octagonal chamfered cross with central hole and foliate ends. A copy of Glastonbury cross." link
Describe the location:
Public area at junction with Eastham Village Road and Stanley Lane.
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1891
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
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