Maypole on Village Green, Warcop, Cumbria

This maypole stands on what was originally the base of a medieval cross. The tall wooden pole has a decorative 20th century weathervane on top. Maypoles used to be common. Ribbons were attached to the pole and people danced around it as part of the celebrations on May Day.

Location

Cumbria Warcop

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

leisure custom dance