This is a close up of the main landmark in Ilam, the village cross. Built in the 19th century and made of sandstone the Cross is crumbling severely. In the 1960s a violent storm blew the top quarter completely off. Obviously there have been many restorations of various parts of the cross. The above close up shows an original statue on the left with a modern sandstone replacement to compare.
Taking only photographs – leaving only footprints
