There are the remains of TWO crosses in the churchyard of Witham on the Hill although it is not clear where either of them originated. Witham on the Hill (1) is a socket stone and portion of shaft restored to form the village war memorial. Witham on the Hill (2) is a possible socket stone placed against the south wall of the church

This carved stone block, placed against the south wall of the church at Witham on the Hill, may be a modified socket stone
Parish/DistrictWitham on the Hill/South Kesteven
Locationsouth side of the nave of St Andrew’s church
CategoryChurchyard cross? (or village cross)
National Grid RefTF 05293 16579
DesignationNone
Stone TypeLimestone
Refs
VisitsDS/HH: 5 Dec 2011

There is a potential socket stone placed against the south wall of St Andrew’s church. It is 0.8m square and 0.35m high with moulded corners in a similar design to many cross bases.

The stone has had its centre hollowed out to form a trough 0.6m square – this is far larger than most shaft sockets and quite possibly represents a modification for a later use. The cavity was filled with earth and stones and its depth was not recorded. It may be an element of a dismantled village cross brought to the churchyard for safe keeping.

Possible socket stone (modified) now set against the south wall of St Andrew’s church at Witham on the Hill

Witham on the Hill (2)

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