The shaft is rectangular and has the date 1687 carved onto it. It is also decorated with the a carved flower at each end of the cross arms. It is likely to have been erected by the Smithsons of Esh Hall, a noted Catholic family. While the cross is therefore post-reformation, it was most likely raised in support of Catholic ideals. The site is possibly more ancient and may have been the position of a cross since medieval times. (1)

Cross, dated 1687, made of sandstone with shaft and head are one unit, badly weathered. It is said to mark the resting place of St Cuthbert's body. At some time the head has been broken off and repaired. The shaft is set into a socket stone which rests on a box constructed of ashlar blocks. Scheduled and listed. (12)