Heraldic Symbols
Cross Keys
The sign of the Cross Keys was usually meant to signify a religious connection, often with an abbey.
York
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Grasby, N Lincolnshire
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Searby, N Lincolnshire
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Winterton, N Lincolnshire
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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