Anglian Cross is a Grade II listed building in the Reading local planning authority area, England. First listed on 14 December 1978. Monument.

Anglian Cross

WRENN ID: woven-gallery-moon
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Reading
Country: England
Date first listed: 14 December 1978
Type: Monument
Source: Historic England listing

Description

FORBURY GARDENS 1. 5128 Anglian Cross SU 7173 NE 1/484 II 2. Erected 1909 "To the memory of Henry Beauclerk, King of England, who founded Reading Abbey on June 18, 1121, and was buried before its high altar on January 4, 1136". Tapering granite shaft on 3 steps. Tall. Capped with ringed cross. On north side badge of Plantagenets (3 leopards) and on south, badge of the abbey (3 scallops). The erection of this monument was instigated by the local antiquary Dr James on Hurry.

Listing NGR: SU7192873594

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