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Ancient Crosses in Northamptonshire, England
3 sites recorded, with photos, maps and visitor reports
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 Showing 3 sites in list and on map
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Great Brington Medieval Cross . Ancient Cross in Northamptonshire
Posted by ChristopherJones on Saturday, 07 December 2019
Condition: 4, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
Anglo-Saxon cross shaft saved from auction . Ancient Cross in Northamptonshire
Posted by Andy B on Friday, 30 April 2010
Byfield Cross Plinth . Ancient Cross in Northamptonshire
Posted by ChristopherJones on Saturday, 18 January 2020
Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
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