Cross Base Approximately 25 Metres East Of Church Of St Nicholas

The cross base, located approximately 25 metres east of the Church of St Nicholas, is a medieval structure that was reset in the 19th to 20th century. It is made of limestone ashlar with some brick patching at the base. The design features a drum pedestal with a square-section foot and broach stops leading to an octagonal upper section. At the top, there is a stump of a former cross shaft set in a leaded socket, which is broken flush with the top. The limestone and brick base has a single worn step on the south, east, and west sides. Locally, this cross base is known as the "Lady Mowbray" or "Hood Stone," due to its connection with the traditional "Haxey Hood" game held on January 6th, where it serves as the site for the Fool's Speech and the ceremony of "Smoking the Fool."