Listed Building: STONE CROSS IN CHURCHYARD OF THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST EANSWYTHE (1344149)

Grade II
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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  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 2296 3588 (point)
Map sheet TR23NW
Civil Parish FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT

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Feb 6 2024 9:09AM