Fragments of at least two different early medieval standing crosses have been found at various times in modern buildings in Falstone and are preserved in the church. It is uncertain whether they came from Hawkhope (the probable site of the medieval chapel, see NY 78 NW 3) or from the present churchyard. The design of plant stems and fruit in curvilinear pattern shows the influence of the Hexham school of design. (Illustration shows a total of ten fragments). (1)

Three fragments of pre-Conquest crosses preserved in the church at Falstone. (2)

Ascribed to early 10th century. (3)

Present location of fragments correct as in authy 2; description correct as in authy 1. Examination of the pieces revealed the former existence of two crosses only. The resident vicar could offer no information regarding their original site. (4)

As described. The three fragments are still in the church at Falstone (NY 72408741). (5)

Cross-shaft, in three pieces composed of several smaller joining fragments. Now in the Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle upon Tyne, accession no 1978.24.
The largest piece (b) was dug up in the churchyard in May 1885. Fragment 'a' found the same month built into a wall of an adjoining farmhouse; fragment 'c' found in garden wall of farm. A fourth stone was mentioned as found in the churchyard, now missing. Measure, a) 0.37m x 0.26m x 0.13m deep; b) 0.445m x 0.317m x 0.165m deep; c) 0.185m x 0.195m x 0.190m deep. Very worn condition.
The shaft was originally dowelled between the fragments. Decoration includes volutes, leaves, interlace, berry bunches, plant-scroll.
The fragments have suffered greatly since they were drawn by Collingwood in early 20th century. More breaks and wear, one fragment apparently missing. Collingwood described different edge mouldings which led him to believe the pieces were from different crosses, these are not visible today. The fragments can all be reconstructed into one cross-shaft. Date, last half of the 9th century. (6)

Description as above (6). (7)

Location as in (6). (8)