More information : (SJ 51718773) Farnworth Churchyard Cross lies between
the S porch and the S transept and consists of a modern shaft
about 9 ft in height finished at the top with cusped gablets. It
is socketted into the top of a flight of ancient steps, of
which two are visible. (1)
SJ 5171 8773. Standing cross in St Luke's churchyard, Farnworth,
beside the south porch. Scheduled RSM No 25704. The cross has a
medieval base and plinth on which a sandstone cross with a broken
lantern was constructed in the restorations of the church in the
last decade of the 19th century. The plinth measures 1.3m by 1.34m
and stands only 0.09m above the turf. It is constructed of sandstone
blocks and was mortared together. The base is a single block of
sandstone 0.75m by 0.76m and stands 0.18m above the plinth. This has
a socket hole 0.38m square which now houses the restored shaft and
broken lantern. The shaft and lantern are 2.87m high. The shaft is
square and is cut into an octagonal section above the base. The
Victorian work is of good quality. (2)
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