The commissioning of a new landmark within Littleton Parish was the result of much indirect debate involving members of the Parish Council and those it represents over many years.
The profile of this issue was raised significantly by the publication of “Littleton – A Brief History” in 1999. Through this document local resident Peter H McCready, with the support of the Parish Council, brought together the research undertaken by the late George Good and himself to reveal a wide range of activities, happenings, archaeological and architectural facts unique to the parish.
Not too long after, the millennium celebrations were upon all public groups who felt obliged to celebrate their existence in some way or another and Littleton Parish Council was no exception. Council Members agreed that something that referenced Littleton’s heritage but also supported and encouraged future aspirations and a sense of community would constitute a worthy landmark. Ultimately an iconic cross, sporting a range of Celtic symbols was agreed upon and Grosvenor Stone were commissioned to make the object illustrated.
The cross was cast in reconstituted red sandstone and sited at the junction of the A51 and Hare Lane, opposite Barn House Veterinary Surgery. The original stone “Vicar’s Cross” stood by the road a short distance to the the East of this and was demolished by Puritans in 1613.
