Lymm Cross, Market cross in Lymm, England
Lymm Cross is a market cross set upon a red sandstone outcrop in the village center, featuring a square pavilion with corner pillars supporting the structure. A stone roof crowns the building, with pedimented gables adorning each of its four faces.
The cross dates from the early to mid-17th century and has shaped the village center for many generations. It underwent major restoration work in 1897 as a tribute to Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee celebrations.
The cross served as a central meeting point where villagers gathered for announcements, celebrations, and daily encounters throughout the centuries. Its location in the heart of the village made it the natural place for the community to come together on important occasions.
The cross stands at the main junction in Lymm village center and is easily accessible on foot. Its elevated position on the sandstone outcrop makes it visible from the village square and serves as a natural landmark when navigating the area.
Bronze sundials are set into the pedimented gables, each bearing philosophical inscriptions such as 'We are a Shadow', 'Save Time', and 'Think of the Last'. These thought-provoking messages reflect on the passage of time and invite visitors to pause and reflect.
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