Second High Cross, St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ddraig Ddu
N 52° 42.538 W 002° 45.145
30U E 516726 N 5839924
A cross made of a white stone at the top of Pride Hill where it meets St Mary's street.
Waymark Code: WMC0K4
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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A cross made of a white stone at the top of Pride Hill where it meets St Mary's street.
The inscription reads (as far as I can make out):-

MVNICIMO DILECTO
REGIA SCHOLA
SALOPIENSIS
SEDL NON FIDE
VIVTATA
D D
MCVIIM

It was placed here to replace a cross that was taken down in 1705. This was raised on th 19th June 1952 by a local school.
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Tall thin staggered top with a small cross at the top.

Describe the location:
At the top of pride hill in Shrewsbury.

Year of manufacture: 06/19/1952

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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