Heraldic Symbols

Cross Keys

The sign of the Cross Keys was usually meant to signify a religious connection, often with an abbey.

 

York
Grasby, N Lincolnshire
Searby, N Lincolnshire
Winterton, N Lincolnshire

 

Although the first two are very similar, they are from different pubs.

 

Barnoldswick,
Lancashire
Tebay,
Cumbria

 

In these last two examples, the keys are shown, unusually, with the wards downwards


The sign of the Cross Keys also appears in the Whitbread Collection

Tiverton, Devon & Somerset