Buttercross in Witney

Apparently :

"... the Buttercross was probably originally a simple market cross, although different local traditions suggest that it also may have been the spot on which stood an ancient preaching cross, a shrine, or a statue of the Virgin Mary. The central stone pillar which is raised up on a bed of steps is older than the surrounding twelve pillars that support the roof and it may be the remains of the original market cross or shrine. "


http://www.witneyblanketstory.org.uk/WBP.asp?navigationPage=Sites&file=WBPPLACE.XML&record=Buttercross



Well, now you know. 


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