The remains of a Medieval market cross which stands 100m north of St John's Church.
The base, shaft and capital are composed of 3 separate stones; the shaft being morticed into the base and capital. On the 4 faces of the capital were niches, containing, 1. The Rood; 2. The Trinity; 3. St Peter with his key; the 4th has fallen away. The head of this ‘highly superstitious’ cross is reported to have been preserved from destruction by having been covered by a shed for many years.
The empty niche probably once contained the Virgin and child. Towards the end of the last century a heavy iron palisade was erected around the cross for protection and at a later date the shaft was secured with iron supports. New iron railings were set up prior to 1933.
Square socket on 2 steps. Octagonal shaft changing to square where it enters the socket stone.
The head was in situ in 1863 but had fallen by 1894. The cross has been much restored.
The complete shaft, (head missing), octagon base and steps, all considerably weathered. The shaft is supported by iron stays.
The iron railings have now been removed, but the iron supports remain. The stone of the shaft is flaking away, but the base is still in fair condition