Churchyard Cross In Churchyard Of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 November 1954. A Medieval Cross.

Churchyard Cross In Churchyard Of St Mary

WRENN ID: lapsed-gargoyle-jay
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Shropshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 12 November 1954
Type: Cross
Period: Medieval
Source: Historic England listing

Description

CAYNHAM

SO57SE Churchyard Cross in churchyard of St 482-1/10/108 Mary 12/11/54

GV II*

Churchyard cross. Medieval, probably C14. Ashlar. 2.4 metres tapering square-section cross shaft on a stone base resting on 3 stone steps. Cross shaft with vestigial crocket decoration along the angles. Head missing. Base has carved panels to east and west sides, with carved corners, surmounted by cable moulding. East panel has a shield supported by an angel showing the passion nails. West side has a cusped arched central niche with small niches each side. Corners have much eroded figurative carvings, reputed to be the 4 Evangelists. Top step original. Bottom 2 steps restored.

Listing NGR: SO5538673265

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