Description

TOWN OF DONCASTER SOUTH PARADE
SE 5803 SW (west end)

8/83
Hall Cross
12.6.50
GV II

Monument. 1793 built by Doncaster Corporation. Ashlar. Approximately 40
feet high. Two wide circular steps up to deep circular plinth, bases of sawn
off railings to top of second step. Monument has tall octagonal base with
moulded plinth and coved cornice. Above three circulars steps up to tall
column with attached colonnettes to four corners, each with moulded base and
coved cornice. Octagonal pinnacle to top with carved wooden finial topped
by weathervane. Inscription to north side of octagonal base 'This cross was
rebuilt by the corporation.1793.Henry Heaton Esq, Mayor', also Latin inscription
round the column, about half way up. This replaced an ancient cross. Source:
'History of Doncaster' by E Miller 1804.

Listing NGR: SE5814103027

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26600993

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Recommended Books

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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)