Crosses of the Peak District by Neville T. Sharpe

Crosses of the Peak District by Neville T. Sharpe

Author: by Neville T. Sharpe

The Peak District is rich in old monument crosses, including market place crosses, directions way-side crosses and religious crosses. Many are what remains of former large structures and a incredible number of tall sized crosses still survive. The decoration carvings on some of the crosses is considered to be hugely important, even if the remaining detail is only a smaller part of a much larger detail workings. This volume is  brings together all the known survivors along with details of their location and history. It features approximately 180 crosses scatters across the region.

128 pages.

Published by Churnet Valley Books and Landmark Collector Series 2002.