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Friars of the Holy Cross, Crutched Friars

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Their odd name is just a corruption of 'Crossed', a reference to the red cloth cross which they wore on their garments. The Crutched Friars House in the City was founded at the end of the 13th century.

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Friars of the Holy Cross, Crutched Friars

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Crutched Friars

Red granite and off-white marble with some bronze. Close examination of this...

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