Saturday 4 April 2009

Stonecross

Sometime ago, I mentioned the remains of an old stone cross just down the hill from our home. I've been waiting for some sunshine to take a photo but eventually I decided that if I wait for the sun, then maybe I won't be able to take the photo to include the daffodils that flower around the old stone base. The cross itself was removed centuries ago, probably when Henry VIII sacked the Abbey... there is a strong rumour that the cross was buried in what was then a field but is now the grounds of one of the local homes...there is an even stronger rumour that it was recently dug up and then hastily re-buried...


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The stone cross has now lent its name to the hamlet of homes that surround it... Stonecross Green...

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Here, the road leads further to the south of our home. If you read my post about the Queen's Head pub, then all you have to do is follow this road and in about 5 minutes, you would be at the pub...

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I was parked in Robin and Becky's drive so if you pull out of their drive and head along the road to the north of the cross, past Herringbone Cottage (sorry you can't see the absolutely stunning herringbone pattern brickwork to the front of the house... another time perhaps!), round the bend in the road, cross the bridge and then continue up the hill, we're the first house on the left. Pull in the drive, park your car and welcome to our home!

Have a great weekend! Warm wishes, V xx

11 comments:

  1. It is so lovely where you are, Veronica! And those daffodils are delightful...So glad spring is here! Oh, and thank you for your great cheer and support at my place...I am very excited about all the new things happening! Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))

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  2. Fantastic, better than National Geographic! Shoot it again when there's some sunshine!

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  3. the english countryside is truly a magical place. forget about the tea, i spotted a pub nearby......cheers, jack

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  4. A lovely, haunting place, Veronica. That darned old Henry VIII, he was a devil. I'd love to hear more about the cross. Did something stange happen when it was unearthed?

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  5. That Stonecross is very intriguing, especially with those pretty daffodils! Hmm, I wonder what lurks there!

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  6. wwooohhhh...Veiled in mystery. Gives me the goosebumps.

    Love the daffodils around it though.

    Have a restful night!

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  7. "..welcome to our home" Thank you, is the kettle on?

    The pictures are really lovely. Thanks for posting them.

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  8. I love local mysteries - every place has them, but perhaps not quite as dramatic as this one, with links to Kings and turbulent times.
    Wouldn't it be fun to drive along the road and stop by for a cup of tea? I'd be there in a minute if I could!

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  9. I'll be there in a couple of hours. Oh how I wish! Lovely place. Thanks so much for your funny comment on my craig's list post. I love hearing from you. Love your blog.
    Hug, June

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  10. What an absolutely gorgeous part of the world you live in! Britain is full of ancient mysteries like that, isn't it?

    Those daffodils are beautiful!

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