Ancient cross, Leek
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Ancient cross, Leek
Image: © David Weston Taken: 26 Jul 2014
One of two ancient preaching crosses in the churchyard of St Edward's Church, the east wall of which can be seen here. The cross, on a more modern base, is thought to be 7th-century. The "wheel-head" at the top is missing. There are carvings in Scandinavian style, visible particularly on the collar, which has an interweaving pattern.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.106769
Longitude
-2.0261