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REAPS CROSS, Heptonstall Moor.
see also STUPA • CHURCH RESTORATION


In June 2001 the ancient wayside marker known as ‘Reaps Cross’ (National Monument no.23382) which had been broken at some time in the past, was removed from its site on Heptonstall Moor and brought to our works at Rockend Moor for repair after local residents had expressed concern at its condition.
 

THREE SECTIONSAfter lengthy consultation with English Heritage, we gained approval for our proposal to carry out the repairs.

The cross was in two pieces approximately six feet in length, and both sections were badly damaged due to an attempted repair carried out around 1940 using iron pins which had swelled and caused severe cracking.


It was necessary to remove the damaged sections of stone and fashion a new central section to restore the cross to its original height of approx. twelve feet. The three sections were dowelled together using a single stainless steel pin, fixed with resin. click small photos to see larger versions

MOUNTING BASE SECTIONAPPLYING RESINLOWERING TOP SECTIONFINAL POSITIONING

The cross was returned to Heptonstall Moor where it was re-erected in its original position.
(Grid ref SD 94353026)

REAPS CROSS RESTORED

HALF SIZE REPLICA


Shortly after the project was completed, Vic Dearden, who had been one of its main supporters and a valued advisor during the works, sadly passed away. His wife Carol commissioned a half size replica of the cross in his memory. It can be seen to the south of the Long Causeway at Kebcote.


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