Anchored cross

Not to be confused with the cross anchory of classical heraldry.

Anchored Cross

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  Mariner's Cross
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  St Clement's cross

The anchored cross, or mariner's cross, is a stylized cross in the shape of an anchor. It is a symbol which is shaped like a plus sign with anchor-like protrusions at the end of each arm, hence the name. The symbol can be used to signify 'fresh start' or 'hope', as in The Bible, Hebrews 6.19: "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil".

The mariner's cross is also referred to as St. Clement's Cross in reference to the way he was martyred.

See also

• Cross in heraldry