Millennium Stone Cross, Longridge
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Millennium Stone Cross, Longridge by David Dixon as part of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image: © David Dixon Taken: 26 May 2013
"The symbols represent 2000 years of Christianity and the history of Longridge set in the sands of time. Greek symbol of a fish, the earliest sign of Christianity Celtic Head, the earliest inhabitants of Longridge Sheep, early farming culture in the area Church, St Lawrence’s, the first in the town Bulls Head from Longridge’s town crest, symbolises agriculture Horse drawn quarry wagon, the local stone industry Steam Train, 19th century link made possible the town’s expansion Church, Alston Lane RC Church Four Mills, a century of weaving On the edge, a rope links a Lancashire rose on one side, to a weaver’s shuttle on the other Ginger the cat, curled up and not far from the spot where he used to sleep Sculptor’s signature, Boris Howarth This cross marks the start of the Longridge Heritage Trails." (from the plaque, nearby)
Image Location
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