The standing cross is pre Norman and is made of red sandstone.
It is 1.37 metres high, 37 centimetres wide at the top and 46 centimetres wide at the bottom with a thickness of 20 centimetres.
The wheelhead has been broken off, but its lower part is still visible.
The west face has a kind of knot work covering the whole surface.
Two other surfaces have similar carvings, however at the foot of one of these sides is a bound animal, with its head turned over its back.
This may signify that man’s enemies cannot arm them in the presence of the cross.
The remaining face is carved with broad rings and crossing bands.
Originally the standing cross stood in the churchyard in its own socket, which is 76 centimetres by 66 centimetres.
To strengthen it Calverley poured lead into the joint.
It was later moved into the vestry where it sits beside the Font.
The standing cross is pre Norman and is made of red sandstone. It is 1.37 metres high, 37 centimetres wide at the top and 46 centimetres wide at the bottom with a thickness of 20 centimetres. The wheelhead has been broken off, but its lower part is still visible. The west face has a kind of knot work covering the whole surface. Two other surfaces have similar carvings, however at the foot of one of these sides is a bound animal, with its head turned over its back. This may signify that man’s enemies cannot arm them in the presence of the cross. The remaining face is carved with broad rings and crossing bands. Originally the standing cross stood in the churchyard in its own socket, which is 76 centimetres by 66 centimetres. To strengthen it Calverley poured lead into the joint. It was later moved into the vestry where it sits beside the Font.
St. Kentigern's Church, Aspatria