The Origins of Paignton Cross
This stone was originally set here by the Saxons on the order of St. Augustine. It was a pagan menhir placed here to mark the site of the first christian church. The steps are said to be twelth century.
In 1870 the vicar of Paignton organised subscriptions to have the menhir dressed and a cross placed on top.
Written by Ken Rowe
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Technical Information (Metadata)
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Description: | |
| Written by | Ken Rowe |
| Organisation | Paignton Preservation Society |
| Website | http://www.torbay.gov.uk/ |
| Item | |
| Identifier | ref 1109 |
| Creator | Hooker, W I |
| Contributor | Higham, T (engraver) |
| Date | C1817 |
| Format | monoprint; 80 mm x 90 mm |
| Coverage | Devon. Paignton |
| Source | Torre Abbey |
| Subject | Paignton. Episcopal palace |
| Type | Image |
| Publisher | Torre Abbey |
| Rights | Torre Abbey Museum |
| Keywords | architecture monuments farming trees |
