Monument record MDO2642 - Marrs Cross, Sydling St Nicholas
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Summary
Site of wayside cross. Half a mile north of the village of Sydling St Nicholas at the cross-roads were the remains of a cross. A fragment of the shaft with the mutilated figure of a saint on one side was visible above the ground in 1812. The base is probably buried in the ground. Also known as Mats Cross and Moss Cross.
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Full Description
Half a mile north of the village of Sydling St Nicholas at the cross-roads were the remains of a cross. A fragment of the shaft with the mutilated figure of a saint on one side was visible above the ground in 1812. The base is probably buried in the ground. The cross is called Moss or Mat's Cross and the surrounding fields Moss-Cross Fields. <1>
The site of the cross, of which there are no remains, falls within a pasture field. Although among old residents the cross site and cross roads are occasionally called "Mat's Cross", the usual name and that used by Dorset County Council is "Marr's Cross". <2>
The cross site now falls within a private garden, levelling of the ground at this point has not revealed a cross base. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 500.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 03-FEB-55.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <4> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F2 JWS 27-SEP-76.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199264.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6310 0024 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SW |
| Civil Parish | Sydling St Nicholas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 110 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SW 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199264
Record last edited
Nov 25 2022 12:30PM