Old Cross

Old Cross is a cross and base located on St Lawrence Road in North Wingfield. The structure dates back to medieval times, with a restoration completed in 1932. It is made of sandstone and has a square plan. The socket stone and part of the shaft are set on three steps, which were made in 1932. An inscription on the stone reads: "This ancient stone here preserved is the base/ and part of the shaft of the medieval/ village cross. The words cut upon it show/ that it was utilised as a guide post after such were/ ordered to be set up at crossways in the year 1702./ Restored by W A Taylor Esq St Lawrence of this parish AD 1932." Additionally, the base of the cross features an inscription by Captain Fire Brass that includes the names Mansfield Rode, Darby Rode, and Chesterfield Rode.