Publisher's Synopsis
'The Eleanor Crosses' begins in November 1290 with the untimely death in a Lincolnshire village of Queen Eleanor of Castile, beloved consort of King Edward I of England. A sombre journey of more than 200 miles must follow to transport the queen's body to Westminster for burial. The king determines that the journey will never be forgotten; he envisages the construction of twelve stone crosses placed throughout the route which would serve as focal points for prayers for the queen's departed soul. This book examines the history and architectural significance of the Eleanor crosses.
