The Eleanor Cross c1900 following the second restoration of 1887-89. Perhaps the most striking relic of medieval times in our district is the Queen Eleanor memorial at Waltham Cross. It is one of twelve which were built by Edward I to mark the resting places of the funeral cortege of his consort on its way from Harby, in Lincolnshire, to London. Eleanor died at Harby in 1290 and her body was brought... 

Local news, sports and weather from around the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Goffs Oak and the surrounding area. Local News from Cheshunt and Waltham Cross Mercury Advice given to prevent distraction burglaries September 2, 2010 HOUSEHOLDERS can arm themselves with more information to defend themselves against distraction burglaries...