Memorials of old Northamptonshire . ross belonged has, untilrecently, prevented anything definite from being the Crown nor Office of Works claimed owner-ship. Negotiations were then opened with the trusteesof the Bouverie Estate, on behalf of the Lord of theManor; and by indenture dated the 29th of March, 1900,the trustees gratuitously conveyed to the County Councilall their estate and interest (if any) in this beautiful cross,and also the ground on which it stands, subject to theCounty Council undertaking to keep the structure inrepair.^ To guard against wilful dilapidation, the
Memorials of old Northamptonshire . ross belonged has, untilrecently, prevented anything definite from being the Crown nor Office of Works claimed owner-ship. Negotiations were then opened with the trusteesof the Bouverie Estate, on behalf of the Lord of theManor; and by indenture dated the 29th of March, 1900,the trustees gratuitously conveyed to the County Councilall their estate and interest (if any) in this beautiful cross,and also the ground on which it stands, subject to theCounty Council undertaking to keep the structure inrepair.^ To guard against wilful dilapidation, the late Sir HenryDryden recommended, as the most effectual way, to build 1 The Stone Crosses of Northamptonshire, C. A. Markham, 1901. 174 Memorials of Old Northamptonshire. a cottage or two within easy sight of the cross, whoseinhabitants would be, ipso facto, caretakers. It is muchto be wished this will be carried out, and that thesuccessive County Councils of Northamptonshire willprove worthy of their precious charge. Alice
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