During a complicated restoration project four years ago, the 900-year-old remains of the cross were relocated from St Margaret's Church to its original location near Milton Street.

All that was left of the original structure was the base which was fitted with a new cross using funding from Swinton Community Partnership.

Councillor Ken Wyatt explained the history of the landmark: "The medieval base stonework was relocated to a more prominent location which was almost at the same point where the cross originally stood.
"The area is known as Chapel Hill and was the location of the town's original Norman Chapel, built in the 12th century.

"The chapel was demolished early in the 19th century and the cross remains were removed by potter John Brameld to St Margaret's Churchyard."

The relocated cross has become a well known landmark once again, but many visitors have often asked about its origins.

Town historian Giles Brearley said some of the money left over from a fundraiser last year will now be used to pay for a plaque at the base of the cross.

He said: "We decided to commission an explanatory plaque goving some information about the cross utilising some of the heritage funds."
The plaque will be unveiled tomorrow (Friday) at 1.30pm and in attendance will be members of Swinton Community Partnership, the heritage group and Groundwork Dearne Valley.