Winchester, the butter cross

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Winchester, the butter cross

Image: © Graham Horn Taken: 17 Oct 2009

On the riser of the top of five octagonal steps is this inscription: Restored Anno Domini MDCCCLXV : William Budden Mayor The High Cross MCDXXII - MCDLXI This indicates that the High Cross, or Buttercross as it is more usually known today, was probably erected between 1422 and 1461 and was restored in 1865. The restorer was the Victorian Gothic Architect George Gilbert Scott, although his name is ignored. But the Mayor of the time has to have a look in of course. For another view see Image] and for the context see Image]

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.062375
Longitude
-1.314277