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Spire Cross
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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In mediaeval times every church spire was crowned and surmounted by an ornamental cross. Its form was very varied, and frequently the representation of a cock was placed at the top, while at the foot of the cross was a globe, signifying the influence and power of the cross over the. world. The richest examples of spire crosses are found in France and Germany. That from the pencil of Mr. Pugin, in the accompanying cut, is not unlike the cross surmounting the spire of Amiens Cathedral.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Spire Cross'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/spire-cross.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Spire Cross'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/spire-cross.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.