More information : [SD 8423 3309] Stone Cross [A.T.] (1)
PAULINUS CROSS [A.T.] (Site of)
The words 'Paulinus Cross' [T.I.] appear at 'B' [SD 8422 3306] on 1/500. (2)
"The Godley Lane Cross (or Cross of St. Paulinus.) The cross of St. Paulinus stood just within the south-eastern boundary of Bank Hall Park, at a distance of three hundred yards in a north-easterly direction from the old parish church, and abutting upon Godley Lane. In consequence of building operations the cross has been moved to a safer position. [No details of the new site are given.] This ancient monument which is clearly of the pre-Norman type, consisting of a tapering chamfered shaft, terminating in a small cross which has been much mutilated. At the intersection of the arms is a raised boss ...... The total height above ground is eight feet six inches, the bottom of the shaft measures one foot eight and a half inches, by twelve and a half inches, tapering to eight inches by seven inches. The diameter of the cross was two feet before the arms were broken off." (3)
Similar information. (4)
Burnley, Paulinus Cross. (formerly in Godley Lane)." - Scheduled Ancient Monument. (5)
SD 8423 3306. Group of ancient relics consisting of Godley Lane Cross, (commonly known as Paulinus Cross); remains of a market cross & stocks; remains of Shorey Well. De-Scheduled. (6)
Full description of the cross. (7)
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