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Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More
 Higher Lelant Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW54523721 Posted by Bladup on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 Condition: 2, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Binnerton Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW63603532 Posted by Bladup on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 1, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Clowance Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW6336334910 Posted by Bladup on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Crowan Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW64563449 Posted by Bladup on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Carnmenellis Crosses Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW70233567 Posted by Bladup on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Penhalvean Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW71003799 Posted by Bladup on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Lambrenny Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX17558677 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 11 March 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kinnerley Cross Ancient Cross in Shropshire at SJ3382520934 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 11 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Chew Magna Church Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST5767363199 Posted by Anonymous on Friday, 08 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| St Martin and St Meriadoc Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW64524003 Posted by Bladup on Thursday, 07 March 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Penbeagle Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW50783988 Posted by Bladup on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kempsey Cross Ancient Cross in Worcestershire at SO8482149096 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 04 March 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kidderminster Cross Ancient Cross in Worcestershire at SO8303476939 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 February 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Quatt Cross Ancient Cross in Shropshire at SO7562988192 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 February 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Morville Cross Ancient Cross in Shropshire at SO6695893875 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 February 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Alveley Cross Ancient Cross in Shropshire at SO7595584525 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 February 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Alberbury Cross Ancient Cross in Shropshire at SJ3585514425 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 February 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Tortworth Cross Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at ST7043393353 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Lanteglos-by-Fowey Church Crosses Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX12755074 Posted by lucasn on Sunday, 25 February 2024 Condition: 5, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Trequite Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX02917694 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 08 February 2024 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Stratton Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Dorset at SY6510893793 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 20 January 2024 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Howick Cross Ancient Cross in Lancashire at SD5081927574 Posted by cactus_chris on Sunday, 26 November 2023 Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Affetside Cross (Lancashire) Ancient Cross in Lancashire at SD7546613689 Posted by cactus_chris on Sunday, 26 November 2023 Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| Leyland Town Cross Ancient Cross in Lancashire at SD5400221602 Posted by cactus_chris on Sunday, 26 November 2023 Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
| St Luke's Church (Farnworth) Ancient Cross in Merseyside at SJ5171287749 Posted by cactus_chris on Saturday, 25 November 2023 Condition: 3, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Trevales House Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW74443582 Posted by Bladup on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 All Saints Church, Hawnby Ancient Cross in Yorkshire (North) at SE53658967 Posted by Antonine on Thursday, 07 September 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Newland Crosses Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at SO5530809511 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 14 August 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Staunton Cross Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at SO5506412571 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 14 August 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Breward Village Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX09697727 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 08 August 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Halwill Village Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX4275199393 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 08 August 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Halwill Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX4272799412 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 08 August 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Tresinney Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX10518123 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 07 August 2023 Condition: 5, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 2 News and Comments |
| St Breward Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX09747732 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 07 August 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Hob Cross (Tidkinhow Head) Ancient Cross in Yorkshire (North) at NZ6458213328 Posted by johndhunter on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Peter Tavy Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX51307770 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Stoke Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SS235247 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Walton St Mary Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4096172635 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Mullion Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW67901919 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Stanton Harcourt Church Cross Ancient Cross in Oxfordshire at SP4164305666 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Warndon Cross Ancient Cross in Worcestershire at SO8878256887 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 21 July 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Loxton Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3762455813 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 06 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Portishead Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4662476000 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 06 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 East Brent Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3439051891 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 01 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Mark Village Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3804947838 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 01 July 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Weare Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4140952670 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 01 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Nailsea Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4660869917 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 01 July 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Backwell Church Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4931268323 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 01 July 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Landewednack Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW71111268 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Iron Acton Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at ST6807583467 Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 29 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Compton Bishop Church Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3959955378 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Biddisham Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3819353429 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Abbots Leigh Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST5445274007 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Wraxhall Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4902371945 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Didmarton Cross Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at ST8223887460 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Lambourn Market Cross Ancient Cross in Berkshire at SU326789 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kingston Seymour Village Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4022366941 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Yatton Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4312665395 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Long Ashton Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST5539070910 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 25 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Chapel Allerton Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4089050199 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 25 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Bleadon Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3411056921 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Longstone Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX06077338 Posted by markj99 on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Elburton Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX5304952984 Posted by markj99 on Sunday, 18 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Chelvey Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4662368354 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 18 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kingston Seymour Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4010166846 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 18 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Waterpit Down Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX11198807 Posted by markj99 on Friday, 16 June 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Fenterleigh Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX07178832 Posted by markj99 on Thursday, 15 June 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Arthuret Church cross Ancient Cross in Cumbria at NY37936766 Posted by Antonine on Thursday, 25 May 2023 Condition: 2, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Congresbury Village Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4373263818 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 14 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Chewton Mendip Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST5962353136 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 14 May 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Aylburton Cross Ancient Cross in Gloucestershire at SO6172101791 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 13 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Tickenham Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4576771428 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 13 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Wick St Lawrence Village Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3660565388 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 13 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Morwenstow Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SS20551527 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 12 May 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Great Shefford Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Berkshire at SU380753 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 12 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Kenn Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4159968963 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 12 May 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Andrews Churchyard Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST3936470808 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 12 May 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Congresbury Church Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST4359863744 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 12 May 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Altarnun Cross B Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX22318170 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Reperry Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX0463963316 Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Rumon's Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW69804195 Posted by Bladup on Sunday, 05 March 2023 Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Canarthen Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SW67453973 Posted by Bladup on Sunday, 05 March 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Marhamchurch Medieval cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SS22300369 Posted by dooclay on Friday, 10 February 2023 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Flax Bourton Ancient Cross Ancient Cross in Somerset at ST5066269369 Posted by dooclay on Monday, 19 December 2022 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Catterall Cross Ancient Cross in Lancashire at SD4920242700 Posted by cactus_chris on Tuesday, 08 November 2022 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Hackness Church Ancient Cross in Yorkshire (North) at SE96919056 Posted by Antonine on Thursday, 20 October 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 King Arthur's Downs Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX1280677643 Posted by markj99 on Monday, 10 October 2022 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Long Barrow Cross Ancient Cross in Wiltshire at SU1005441499 Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 09 October 2022 Condition: 1, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Ninian's Church (Ninekirks) Ancient Cross in Cumbria at NY5593629962 Posted by Anne T on Sunday, 18 September 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Peverell's Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX1250472230 Posted by markj99 on Saturday, 17 September 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
 Lilla Cross Ancient Cross in Yorkshire (North) at SE8892398687 Posted by Kelpie on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 6 News and Comments |
 St Peter's Church (Croft-on-Tees) Ancient Cross in Yorkshire (North) at NZ2887909849 Posted by Anne T on Friday, 12 August 2022 Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Whitchurch Common Wayside Cross Ancient Cross in Devon at SX49297385 Posted by Antonine on Wednesday, 10 August 2022 Condition: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic) No Comments |
 St Mary's Church cross fragment Ancient Cross in Worcestershire at SO5944268368 Posted by rogerkread on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Newpark Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX17148372 Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 16 July 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) 1 comment |
| Cross Stone of Keverigg Ancient Cross in Cumbria at NY57511687 Posted by Anne T on Monday, 11 July 2022 , Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
 Bampton Grange Cross Ancient Cross in Cumbria at NY5232218227 Posted by Anne T on Sunday, 10 July 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Plague Stone (Penrith) Ancient Cross in Cumbria at NY5196329563 Posted by Anne T on Sunday, 10 July 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Polyphant Cross Ancient Cross in Cornwall at SX2727882324 Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 Condition: 4, Ambience: 2, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 St Peter's Church (Heversham) Ancient Cross in Cumbria at SD4960083390 Posted by Anne T on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
