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

Parish/District | Witham on the Hill/South Kesteven |
Location | south side of the nave of St Andrew’s church |
Category | Churchyard cross? (or village cross) |
National Grid Ref | TF 05293 16579 |
Designation | None |
Stone Type | Limestone |
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Visits | DS/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.
