Stone Cross In Churchyard Of The Parish Church Of St Mary And St Eanswythe is a Grade II listed building in the Folkestone and Hythe local planning authority area, England. First listed on 11 March 1975. Cross.
Stone Cross In Churchyard Of The Parish Church Of St Mary And St Eanswythe
- WRENN ID
- unlit-copper-shade
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 11 March 1975
- Type
- Cross
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The stone cross in the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe in Folkestone dates from 1897. It features an octagonal pillar with a moulded base, topped by a carved panel that depicts the Crucifixion and is capped by a cross. The cross is set on four medieval stone steps. Historically, according to a charter of Edward III, the burgesses of Folkestone would meet annually at this churchyard cross on the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady (8th September) to elect the Mayor.
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Nearby listed buildings
- Sundial in Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe
- 6 Bollards to North East of Parish Church
- The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe
- Cobblestones in Front of Nos 22 and 24
- 7 Bollards to North of Parish Church
- Former Municipal Offices
- 26 and 28, Church Street
- 22 and 24, Church Street
- Paving to Churchyard
- Priory House