Listed Building record MDO21132 - Churchyard cross, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Fifteenth century churchyard cross in Cerne Abbas churchyard.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An early 15th century preaching cross in the churchyard on the abbey site. The remains consist of a massive octagonal socket, and the stump of a plain octagonal tapering shaft. It is doubtful if the cross is in situ. H H R Grade II.<1> <2> <3>
The cross is as described. The socket stone is 1.1m across and 0.5m high and stands upon a stone base. The shaft fragment is 0.3m thick and 0.7m high. Published 1:2500 survey correct. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 33-34.
- <2> SWX2329 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1951. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Dorchester Rural District 1951. 16.
- <3> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 75-76.
- <4> SDO13903 Map: Ordnance Survey. c 1962. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map, epoch five. 1:2500. (ST66570136) Cross (NR).
- <5> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F1 ASP 15-JUL-77.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199028.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 66572 01366 (1m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 42
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199028
Record last edited
Dec 23 2021 10:13AM