Description

1.
5281 CHURCH STREET
(South Side)
FOLKESTONE
Stone Cross in Churchyard
of the Parish Church of
St Mary and St Eanswythe
TR 2235 NE 1/5B
II
2.
The cross is dated 1897 and is an octagonal pillar with moulded base surmounted
by a carved panel depicting the Crucifixion capped by a cross. The cross stands
on 4 stone steps which are Mediaeval. According to a charter of Edward III the
burgesses of Folkestone met annually at the Churchyard cross on the feast of
the Nativity of Our lady (8th September) to elect the Mayor.

Listing NGR: TR2296635890

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26627899

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Recommended Books

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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)