Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross
Cornish Cross

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The cross was brought to Sussex in 1817 by Davies Giddy (Gilbert) who lived at Tredrea, St Erth, near Hayle in Cornwall. He was the curate of St Erth Church. The cross is an ancient symbol of Cornwall.
Title

Cornish Cross

Date

10th C

Medium

Cornish elvan

Measurements

H 2500 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

BN21_LS_S024

Acquisition method

gifted by Davies Giddy (Gilbert)

Work type

Cross

Owner

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Custodian

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church Street, Eastbourne

BN21 1HS

Situated within the churchyard.