A medieval cross base stands on Main Street in Cockerham, with a modern shaft placed in it. A plaque states “Base of a Medieval cross which formerly stood at Cross Houses 193 metres to the south east. 1994 Cockerham Parish Council“.
Such crosses were a common occurrence in the Medieval period, either acting as waymarkers, preaching places or the sites of markets. There’s a host of them remaining in Lancashire, in a variety of intactness. Many have vanished, but their positions are still sometimes marked on Ordnance Survey maps as ‘site of cross’. For more on Lancashire crosses through the ages, have a look at our category section under ‘Wayside Crosses’.
Site visited by A. Bowden 2019
Access
The cross is on Main Street in Cockerham.
There is parking by the parish hall, or a small amount of space by St Michael’s Church.
Nearby, just a short walk away
Cockerham’s Lost Medieval Priory
References
On site interpretation board in Cockerham.
Lancashire Past 
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