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A drawing from 1806 of the High Cross

The High Cross, drawing published 1806

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The statues in the niches were listed as King John, Henry III and Eleanor his queen, Edward III, Richard II, Richard III, Elizabeth I, and Charles I. The latter was removed from in 1650 or 1651 after soldiers had defaced it but had been replaced by a new one at the Restoration – no doubt in an attempt to curry favour with Charles II. These monarchs were probably based on the charters of liberties granted by those kings, and of Queen Eleanor by her lordship of the borough during her widowhood. The cross was demolished in 1751 as part of city’s measures taken for clearing obstructions from the streets.

Last reviewed: 09/08/2023

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