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St Peter (Hope)
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Description Detailed illustration of the 8th-9th century Anglo-Saxon cross-shaft in St Peter's churchyard. It stands about 7 foot tall and each face is ornately carved. On the W face Christ carries his cross, below which a panel with two figures embracing. The E face has two figures holding a large staff. There is also intricate interlacing on all sides. Also in the churchyard the stump of the Medieval Eccles Cross.

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