Monument Number 75864 |
Hob Uid: 75864 | |
Location : Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : SJ8486045980 |
Summary : Remains of late 18th century Market Cross, surmounted by a lantern cross of 1820. |
More information : (SJ 84864598) Cross (NR) (Rems of) (NAT) (1) Nearly adjacent to the Guildhall is an elegant Stone Cross surrounded by a flight of steps for the accommodation of the market. (2) The present lantern type cross surmounts an earlier circular pedestal base of five steps. Correct as shown on OS 1:2500 1937. Position as shown on field sheet and situated at SJ 84864598. (3) No change. A tablet at the base of the column states that the present cross was erected in 1820, replacing the medieval cross restored in 1575. Published 1:2500 survey correct. (4)
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