Listed Building record MDO16469 - Village Cross and Pump, The Square, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Cross with octagonal tapered shaft with foliated cross, on a podium of four steps, in centre of Square, erected in 1897. Inscriptions on each face of base - "VR 1837-1897". "Erected on the steps of the Ancient Market Cross". "This Cross was erected to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria". Timber cased pump with lead spout on east side,
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Full Description
The steps and base of this 14th century cross remained in the market square until quite recently. In 1897 the existing cross was erected on the base of the old one, the pedestal and shaft are quite new, the old base steps being re-set and used as a calvary to the new cross. <1>
The square base of the cross consists of four steps standing to a total maximum height of 1.2m. At ground level the sides of the base measure 3.0m. It is constructed of Purbeck stone and shows no trace of wear or weathering. It is probable that in the resetting of the base in 1897 worn stones were turned inwards. <3>
The village cross, Corfe Castle, has a restored square stone base with steps, supporting a modern shaft with cross finial. <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 41-43.
- <2> SDO10373 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map. 1928.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 04-JUL-52.
- <4> SWX3230 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1952. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Wareham and Purbeck Rural District 1952. 12.
- <5> SDO147 Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107. IOP 542.
- <6> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OS52/F39/4.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456827.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 96027 82085 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 18
- Listed Building (II) 1120997: VILLAGE CROSS, INCLUDING PUMP
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 266
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456827
Record last edited
Mar 17 2023 4:58PM