Easton

Easton

This appears to be an entirely modern (1840) standing cross, erected at the entrance to Easton House (demolished 1951). The listing description states: Ashlar. Chamfered tapering cross shaft rises via roll and bar stop chamfers to square top supporting a cross on square base. The plinth sits on 2 steps and has chamfered angles with pyramidal stops and rolls.

Lincoln (2) The Obelisk

Lincoln (2) The Obelisk

There is one oddity that we might include as a ‘cross’ for Lincoln . . . on the High Bridge over the river Witham in Lincoln there once stood a small chantry chapel, built c.1235 and dedicated to St Thomas. Following the Reformation the chapel became a dwelling and shop and was eventually taken down in 1762. It was replaced with an extraordinary stone obelisk designed and built by John Dixon of Hull which functioned as a water supply with a conduit and cistern. This was altered in 1863 with the addition of a drinking fountain and public urinals (on the east side).

Welton

Welton

There is a modern churchyard cross at the west end of St Mary’s church in Welton. It commemorates Dr Richard Smith, founder of Christ’s Hospital School, Lincoln (the Bluecoats School). Smith was born in Welton in 1533 and was buried in the churchyard in 1602. He was also notable for being the physician to Lord Burleigh at the court of Elizabeth I. The cross was dedicated in the presence of a large assembly on Thursday 8 September 1910.