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Title
Millennium Cross
Date
2000
Medium
Longridge stone
Measurements
H (?) x W 100 x D 35 cm;
Plinth: H 22 x W 170 x D 170 cm
Accession number
PR3_SB_S097
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
Cross
Owner
Longridge Town Council
Custodian
Longridge Town Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
25 June 2000
Access
at all times
Signature/marks description
Inscribed on reverse, in a square: BH
Inscription description
front, top, carved: 2000 AD; separate metal plaque to one side: Millennium Stone Cross / The Symbols represent 2000 years of Christianity / and the history of Longridge set in the ‘Sands of Time’. / Greek symbol of a fish, the earliest sign of Christianity. / Celtic Head – The earliest inhabitants of Longridge. / Sheep – early agriculture in the area. / Church – St. Lawrence’s, the first in the town. / Bull’s Head – from Longridge’s town crest, symbolises agriculture. / Horse drawn quarry wagon – the local stone industry. / Steam Train – 19th century link made possible the town’s expansion. / Church – Alston Lane R.C. Church. / Four Mills – a century of weaving. / On the edge of a rope links a Lancashire Rose on one side to weaver’s shuttle on other. /Ginger the cat curled up not far from the spot where he used to sleep. / Sculptor’s signature – Boris Howarth. / This Cross marks the start of the / LONGRIDGE / heritage trails
