During the mediaeval period, from 1157 to the late 15th century, the lordship rights over the lands around Glossop belonged to Basingwerk Abbey in North Wales. Monks from Basingwerk farmed around Charlesworth, and several times Monks found themselves in court in Glossop for poaching. The monks set up crosses at a number of locations around Glossop to mark the boundaries of the area they held.
One of these crosses stood at Old Glossop, and indeed most of it still does
This photo was taken by the late T.W. Sharpe in 1895 his grandson Mr Neville T. Sharpe ( who holds the copyright on it) has kindly given his permission for the photo to be used on this site.
The cross-shaft is said to date from 1290, but it bears and although it looks reasonable enough in itself, it sits rather uncomfortably on the top of this ancient monument.
The cross was also moved to the center of the road as can be seen in the modern photo, any ideas as to why this was done would be very welcome
1917 Rose Queen
For more information about the crosses in this area Click Here
On the 7th Nov.1290 the Abbot of Basingwerke granted a market charter to Glossop and this was were the market was held.
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