Churchyard Cross Approximately 3 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Gregory

SY 09 SE NEWTON POPPLEFORD HARPFORD AND HARPFORD 4/58 Churchyard cross approximately - 3 metres south of chancel of church of St Gregory GV II Churchyard cross. Part of shaft is probably C15 but the rest is 1913 restoration- work by Hems of Exeter. Granite. Plain Latin cross standing approximately 3 metres high. The edges are chamfered and only a piece approximately 750 mm in the gently tapering shaft is medieval. The socket stone forms the top of 3 octagonal steps at the base. The middle step includes some biblical quotation inscribed in medieval- style lettering. The cross was restored in memory of A M Toplady, author of the hymn "Rock of Ages" and Vicar of Harpford and Venn Ottery 1866-68.

Listing NGR: SY0908890320