Monument record MDO2378 - Lower Cross, South Street, Sherborne
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Summary
The lower cross stood at the angle formed by the junction of Half Moon street and Duck Street (South Street), opposite the Old Crown Inn. The cross possibly dated from the 14th century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The Lower Cross stood at the junction of the Half Moon Street and Duck Street. The cross was taken down "many years ago". <1>
The site of a cross supposed to have been erected in the 14th. Century. <2>
ST 63891649 Site of Lower Cross shown 5.9m W.S.W. of O.S. 25" siting symbol. Duck Street is that which is now called South Street. <4>
The siting of the Lower Cross had been altered to conform with the position clearly shown on the 1802 plan (authority b). There are no visible remains of the cross. <5>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 283.
- <1> SDO17392 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1870. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 4. Vol 4. 283.
- <2> SWX1268 Unpublished document: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey Object Name Book reference revision 1901. 62.
- <2.1> SDO17493 Verbal communication: Farrell, T. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: T Farrell (Town Surveyor. Sherborne). 9.3.1901.
- <3> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500. Dorset VI.13 Revised: 1927, Published: 1928.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 20-JUN-55.
- <5> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F2 NVQ 15-JUL-55.
- <5.1> SDO17494 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1802. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 2nd edition. 74-5, Plan of Sherborne 1802, Appx.scale 1/2500.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199467.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6390 1649 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 139
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199467
Record last edited
Oct 5 2022 3:20PM