plaque № 76052

Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

The Eleanor Cross, Hardingstone, Northampton. This cross was erected in 1291-94. It is one of three surviving crosses from the twelve erected by King Edward I at the stopping places of the funeral cortege of his wife, Queen Eleanor, on its way from Lincoln to London. The design of the original top i

s unknown, the present broken shaft having been placed in position in 1840.

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