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The Eleanor Cross

A Grade I Listed Building in Northampton, West Northamptonshire

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  • Eleanor Cross: one of twelve built to commemorate and invite prayers for Edward I's queen, Eleanor of Castile d.1290

  • Eleanor Cross: octagonal & three tier; began 1291 by John of Battle

  • Eleanor Cross: arch-&-gable with tracery & shields of arms

  • Eleanor Cross: hexagonal second tier shelters statues of the queen; arch & gable, foliage, pinnacles & ogees

  • Eleanor Cross: statue of Queen Eleanor, carved by William of Ireland, 1291-1294; nobility of figure evokes comparison with the Virgin Mary

  • Eleanor Cross: arms of England & Ponthieu

  • Eleanor Cross: quartered arms of Leon & Castile & arms of England

  • Eleanor Cross: arms of Ponthieu & quartered arms of Leon & Castile

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Entry Name: The Eleanor Cross

Listing Date: 9 December 1968

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1039797

English Heritage Legacy ID: 231861

ID on this website: 101039797

Location: Hardingstone, West Northamptonshire, NN4

County: West Northamptonshire

Electoral Ward/Division: Delapre and Briar Hill

Parish: Far Cotton and Delapre

Built-Up Area: Northampton

Traditional County: Northamptonshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northamptonshire

Church of England Parish: Hardingstone St Edmund

Church of England Diocese: Peterborough

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