There being an old house near this spot (site of Lay Cross) it is said, before time, was a dwelling much resorted to by bold Robin and his stout men. (1)
Building shown beside Lay Cross. (2)
Thomas Leek or Leake of Halam was appointed head ranger of Blidworth Forest in 1580 … He died in single combat after a quarrel at a roadside alehouse in early 1598. (3)
See M2856 for original site of Lay Cross, M5319 for its present position, M2736 for Langton Lodge where Leek lived.

<1> Throsby J, 1796, Thoroton's History of Notts Vol 3, p 193 (Published document). SNT1347.

<2> Chapman J, 1774, Nottinghamshire - approx 1in (Map). SNT550.

<3> Thoroton Society, 2003, TTS, p 107 (Serial). SNT1740.