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Old Cornish crosses (1896)

Langdon, Arthur G, Allen, J. Romilly (John Romilly), 1847-1907 · Truro: J. Pollard · leaf 110

An illustration from Old Cornish crosses, 1896, leaf 110
by thewall on the south side of the churchyard. According to Blight, it was formerly usedas a lych-stone, to rest coffins upon previousto their being taken into the church. The projecting portion of the head, onthe left side, has been cut off in a line withthe shaft ; and the upper part, straight… … ^^^^^ ^^^^^•--^ is gone. Dmtensions. — Height, 5 ft. 4 in. ; presentwidth of head, i ft. 5 in. (originally it was about i ft. 10 in.) ; widthof shaft: at the top 15 in., at the bottom I3in. ; thickness at thebottom, II in,, increasing upwards to 12^ in. at the neck. Front.—The cross on the head…

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