Cross on three level plinth. The centre of the cross contains the inscription IHS in entwined gothic letters. The top part of the cross is in a white stone, the middle level is in a reddish brown stone, and the bottom level is a grey stone. The inscription on the middle level is as follows:
In loving memory of George LORD of this parish who died Sept 19th 1892 aged 75 years Rock of ages cleft for me Let me hide myself in thee
[BR - "1892 23 Sep LORD George 73yrs East End North Leigh". 1861 Census, Stonemason employing 5 men, Leather Bottle, East End. Marriage Register: "1883 13 Nov LORD George full wid Stonemason North Leigh (groom's father) LORD James Stonemason, (bride) LORD Anna Maria full wid - North Leigh (bride's father) ADAMS William Farmer Banns, Wits: Henry LORD, Ann HARRIS"]
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