The base of the ancient Holden Cross
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The base of the ancient Holden Cross
Image: © Peter Worrell Taken: 1 Jul 2007
Leaning against the clock tower in Victoria Park is the base of Holden Cross, removed from its original position Image to the park about 1915 by Major Halstead M.P., Mayor of Haslingden, possibly to prevent vandalism. This cross used to be one of a line of ancient crosses marking the route from Manchester to Whalley Abbey, the base of next one in the line, the pilgrim's cross at Holcome was destroyed in 1901 by unknown hands.
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