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Eleanor Cross: one of twelve built to commemorate and invite prayers for Edward I's queen, Eleanor of Castile d.1290
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Eleanor Cross: octagonal & three tier; began 1291 by John of Battle
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Eleanor Cross: arch-&-gable with tracery & shields of arms
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Eleanor Cross: hexagonal second tier shelters statues of the queen; arch & gable, foliage, pinnacles & ogees
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Eleanor Cross: statue of Queen Eleanor, carved by William of Ireland, 1291-1294; nobility of figure evokes comparison with the Virgin Mary
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Eleanor Cross: arms of England & Ponthieu
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Eleanor Cross: quartered arms of Leon & Castile & arms of England
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Eleanor Cross: arms of Ponthieu & quartered arms of Leon & Castile