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Ancient Crosses in Wiltshire, England
10 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 
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Colerne Cross. . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Thorgrim on Saturday, 09 October 2004
Condition: 1, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
Wroughton Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 19 May 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Long Barrow Cross . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by dooclay on Sunday, 09 October 2022
Condition: 1, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Teffont Magna - St. Edwards Church . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Jansold on Friday, 26 February 2016
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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St Mary the Virgin (East Knoyle) . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Sunny100 on Friday, 20 May 2011
Condition: 2, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Ramsbury Crosses . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Thorgrim on Wednesday, 24 November 2004
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Codford St Peter Cross . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Thorgrim on Tuesday, 16 November 2004
Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Enford Cross . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Bladup on Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (No Pic)
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Wroughton Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by dooclay on Thursday, 15 August 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
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St. James's Church (Avebury) . Ancient Cross in Wiltshire
Posted by Anne T on Friday, 01 February 2019
Accuracy: 5 (No Pic)
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