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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
| Affetside Cross (Bury) Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SD7546613686 Posted by Anne T on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 , Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 The Doffcocker Cross Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SD6846411027 Posted by Sunny100 on Sunday, 01 January 2012 Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) 4 News and Comments |
| St Peter's Church (Bolton) Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SD721093 Posted by Sunny100 on Friday, 27 May 2011 Condition: 2, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| St Mary the Virgin (Eccles) Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SJ77899868 Posted by TimPrevett on Sunday, 27 May 2007 , Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
| St Leonard (Rochdale) Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SD872063 Posted by TimPrevett on Sunday, 27 May 2007 , Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic) 4 News and Comments |
| St Mary (Cheadle, Stockport) Ancient Cross in Greater Manchester at SJ85668864 Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 17 May 2007 , Accuracy: 4 (No Pic) No Comments |
