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Clavering's Cross (aka Netherwitton Cross) is a mediæval sandstone cross in Northumberland. It is located about four miles north-west of Morpeth. The cross shaft stands five feet high but the cross head is entirely missing and is reputed to be buried in the dike on the west side of the field. According to local legend, there are two stories as to how this cross got its name. The first says the cross was set up in memory of a gentleman of the name of Clavering being slain on the spot in an encounter with a party of Scots. The second was it may have obtained its name from the fact that on the 10th April 1517, Edward Horsley sought immunity at Durham cathedral for a felonious attack on Chr. Clavering at Goorfen between Morpeth and Horsley. The cross is believed to be much older than 1517 though and is known to have been relocated at some time in its past, though in more recent years has been resited as close to its original location as possible. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1370644.

Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.213516,-1.7878705
Grid Reference: NZ 1359 9105
Civil Parish: Netherwitton CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 300910
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clavering's_Cross,_Northumberland_300910

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