The 'Wolverhampton Pillar' Anglo Saxon cross shaft and south porch of St Peter's Church

Date:
Spring 1942
Location:
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Anglo Saxon Cross, Lich Gates, Wolverhampton, City of Wolverhampton
Reference:
AA42/03274
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The shaft of an Anglo Saxon high cross, known as the 'Wolverhampton Pillar', still occupies its original position in the churchyard of St Peter's. It is believed to date from circa AD 996 and is now a scheduled ancient monument.

Content

This is part of the Series: MAS02/01 Negatives taken by G B Mason for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: MAS02 George Bernard Mason Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Mason, George Bernard

Keywords

Porch, Early Medieval High Cross, Medieval Church