Fragments of medieval cross, set in the ground near the original site. Sandstone; c 1 metre high and 0.3 metre square, roughly shaped and with pecked marks. The plaque in wall to records 'The large stone mounted on this site formed part of the CLEEVES CROSS where by tradition THE BRAWN OF BRANCEPETH was killed by Roger de Fery about the year 1200 AD'. (Brawn = boar). There was originally a farm at Cleves Cross and the stone was set into the wall. In 1867, during repair work, a large pit was uncovered. This is generally recognised among experts as the trap that the Boar was captured in before being slain.
Cleves Cross is a high point on the road running North from Ferryhill Station up Duncombe Bank. Extensive vistas to the east are of the Ferryhill Gap, opening to the North and South, and the Thrislington Quarry.
View Cleves Cross from all angles
Cleves Cross is home to...
Driving : Dawson School of Motoring
School : Cleves Cross Primary School
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Turn back to face Thrislington Quarry | |
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More information...
Eric Thompson Watercolours of Ferryhill
Ferryhill Street Map
The Ferryhill and Chilton Chapter - Our Free Newspaper
The North East Forum - Ferryhill Section
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