Medieval cross, Rolleston
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Medieval cross, Rolleston
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 21 Feb 2014
The precise date of the cross is unknown although it is of Anglo-Scandinavian style, predominantly found from the 8th to 10th centuries. It is unusual in retaining the complete cross head and part of the shaft. The base is modern, from the end of the 19th century. Scheduled Monument.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.846385
Longitude
-1.651926