The 15th Century Winchester Market Cross aka the City Cross or the Butter Cross, from the habit of dealers in butter selling their wares by it until 1772, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire. The Gothic structure in pale stone is considered to be among the finest in England. The cross stands on 5 steps, the lowest one now partially covered. Engraved ‘The High Cross, MCDXX11-MCDLXI, Restored MDCCC.
The 15th Century Winchester Market Cross aka the City Cross or the Butter Cross, from the habit of dealers in butter selling their wares by it until 1772, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire. The Gothic structure in pale stone is considered to be among the finest in England. The cross stands on 5 steps, the lowest one now partially covered. Engraved ‘The High Cross, MCDXX11-MCDLXI, Restored MDCCC. The 4 statues include a crowned bearded king with, tunic, sword, and cloak – King Alfred – a Queen with sword, a biblical figure with headdress, and what presumably is the restored St John. Above, several tiny saints deep set in niches and on the top, a castle or stylised version of the Cathedral.
Size: 3027px × 5100px
Location: Winchester, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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