Listed Building: STONE CROSS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST EANSWYTHE (1344149)
Grade | II |
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Authority | |
Volume/Map/Item | 737, 1, 5B |
Date assigned | 11 March 1975 |
Date last amended |
Description
1. 5281 CHURCH STREET (South Side) FOLKESTONE Stone Cross in Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe TR 2235 NE 1/5B II 2. The cross is dated 1897 and is an octagonal pillar with moulded base surmounted by a carved panel depicting the Crucifixion capped by a cross. The cross stands on 4 stone steps which are Mediaeval. According to a charter of Edward III the burgesses of Folkestone met annually at the Churchyard cross on the feast of the Nativity of Our lady (8th September) to elect the Mayor.
Listing NGR: TR2296635890
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Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
Grid reference | TR 2296 3588 (point) |
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Map sheet | TR23NW |
Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 9:09AM