The Lost Carlton/Thorpe Cross

Summary:

This article outlines the discovery and subsequent research of an early 10^th century Anglo-Norse cross shaft discovered by Thorpe Thewles History Group (TTHG) in the village of Carlton in southeast county Durham. TTHG believe this shaft may be part of the lost ‘Thorpe Cross’ which was last recorded as a prominent landscape southeast feature in the neighbouring village of Thorpe Thewles in the late 12^th century.

Author:

Bernard Taylor (TTHG), 2025

Additional Information:

For additional information about this subject please see its dedicated project page on TTHG’s website.