Three worn steps and the base of the old market cross, and stocks retaining the original iron locking bar, are still extant in the village square at Swineshead. {1}{2}{3} During restoration of the old stone cross in the Market Place, its stepped base was removed down to the lowest step. At this level the base of a wooden post, 8 inches by 8 inches was found, with carbonised wood still in place. The post or cross had been set at a 45 degree angle to the square base. The rubble fill between the stones at the edge of the steps and the wooden post included some brick fragments. A wood sample was taken by the diocese architect for identification. {4}{5}{6} There is a full description in the revised scheduling document 22666, the stocks are modern. {7}