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Saxon Cross, Warden


There is a Saxon stone cross in the churchyard of St Michael's Church in Low Warden, Northumberland. Known as the "Nether Warden Cross", or "Warden Village Cross", it dates from around the 7th century, and previously stood in the garden of Nether Warden House. It was moved to it's present location in 1957. The cross is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Church of St. Michael, Low Warden Anglo-Saxon (410 to 1066 AD)
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Warden Cross, Church of St Michael, Warden
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Old Central Cross - moved to Warden churchyard
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7th C cross, St. Michael's Church, Warden
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CROSS IN CHURCHYARD ABOUT 3 METRES SOUTH OF TOWER OF CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL - Warden - List Entry
- Saxon stone cross. Attached plaque gives name as Warden Village Cross and date as early C7. Crudely cut hammerhead cross in relief. Formerly in garden of Nether Warden House, placed …
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Plaque on the 7th C cross, St. Michael's Church, Warden
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