Village Cross is a Grade II listed building in the County Durham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 July 1985. Village cross.

Village Cross

WRENN ID: grim-fireplace-thyme
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: County Durham
Country: England
Date first listed: 4 July 1985
Type: Village cross
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NZ 1616 - 1716 GAINFORD HIGH GREEN (South side, off)

9/102 Village Cross

Village cross. Probably medieval base supports cross of 1897. Cross by Isaac Charge and Son of Gainford. Base, upon late C19 double stepped plinth, is badly-worn block about 1.5 metres square. Cross has slightly-battered shaft and Saxon-type head. Inscription on west face of shaft: IN THANKFUL COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACCESSION OF QUEEN VICTORIA ON JUNE 20TH 1897. THIS CROSS WAS RE-ERECTED AND TREES PLANTED ON THE GREEN BY THE INHABITANTS OF GAINFORD.

Listing NGR: NZ1701016810

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