Ancient Crosses

Garston Village Cross

From The Ancient Crosses of Lancashire by Henry Taylor:

Mr. Cox writes:

The remains consisted of a square solid base or pedestal and a portion of the square shaft. A view of it is given in the Binns Collection at Liverpool, in which is shown on one side of the base-stone the socket-holes for the stocks. Writing again in 1895 Mr. Cox says:

The old base-stone and shaft, as rebuilt, are carried on a flight of four steps. Below the Latin inscription are these words: “The Garston Cross formerly erected by our Catholic forefathers in memory of the faith for which they suffered and of which they were robbed by the tyranny of their oppressors.”

2 Comments on “Garston Village Cross”

  • Em

    says:

    Does anybody know anything about Tilehouse cottage in Garston? I’m aware that the field backed onto the rail tracks and now there is a housing estate on that field. My grandmother moved to the cottage in 1940 after the may blitz with her 3 siblings and her mom and dad. I have a sketch of the cottage that my grandmother drew when she was there and I just wondered if anyone knew the exact location or possibly and photos?

    Reply

    • Hi Em,

      I’ve had a quick look at the old maps of Garston, and can’t seem to find the cottage, but if anyone else has any clues as to where this cottage might be, please do chime in!

      Martin

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