The Gothic Cross - at Stowe

The Gothic Cross, originally installed in the Stowe gardens in 1814 was damaged beyond repair around 1950.

Now reconstructed using information from original fragments and a print from an 1827 guide. The material used is Coade Stone, as used in the original. (Coade Stone was invented in 1760)

This is an example of the detailed restoration projects undertaken by the National Trust. More detail in the extra.