4421 x 2688 px | 37,4 x 22,8 cm | 14,7 x 9 inches | 300dpi
Ubicazione:
The Cross, Lymm Village, Warrington, Cheshire, England UK
Altre informazioni:
The stem of Lymm Cross is supported by four pillars and surmounted by gables and finials bearing the legends Save Time', Think of the Last' and We are a Shadow'. There are also three sundials on the West, South and East faces. Crosses were originally there to remind people of their commitment to God - with the name and sometimes the shape of the structures clearly a reference to Christ's crucifixion. They have also had many practical uses such as road and boundary markers, memorials and preaching places. However, the purpose of the one at Lymm is a mystery. Many have commented that it resembles a market cross in a market square but there is no evidence that there has ever been a market there. Others have suggested it used to be a place of worship before the village had its own church. Joe added: "It is a focal point of the village where everything happens. It is where the town crier does his proclamations and it is a common meeting point. "I recently did some history talks for local schools and all the children knew The Cross and had all played on The Cross. "It gives Lymm a sense of identity and is a prominent landmark for people to associate with."
