Medieval cross- St. Olaves Church - Fritwell - Oxon
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Norfolk12
N 51° 57.594 W 001° 14.276
30U E 621070 N 5758044
An old Medieval cross in the church yard of St Olave in the pretty
Oxfordshire village of Fritwell.
Waymark Code: WM6R76
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/12/2009
Views: 2
Close to the church is a Medieval cross which was restored in 1913. Made of limestone and marlstone with a tapering octagonal shaft it measures approximately 1.5 metres.
The square base is chamfered and sits on a 2 step marlstone plinth. The head is restored and carved with the crucifixion.
The purpose of the cross is unknown; although commonly referred to as
preaching places for priests and monks, this is unsubstantiated.
In many Oxfordshire villages medieval crosses such as this once stood at crossroads and were removed to churchyards when threatened with demolition at the reformation.
Info taken from Church Leaflet.
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