Monument record MDO2798 - Cross, near St Mary's Chapel, Adber,Trent
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Summary
Remains of fifteenth century cross, consisting of part of the shaft with traces of carving on one face.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 59842038) Churchyard Cross: Near the site of St Mary's Chapel, Adber, is a cross, now tilted to a steep angle in the side of a ditch. The shaft is probably 15th c; it is about 2ft long, rectangular with rounded angles and on one face are the remains of a bracket and relief sculpture. (1)
"There are now no remains of the cross in the area and I know nothing about its whereabouts" (a) "I know nothing of this cross" (b). The enclosure in which the site of the chapel falls is largely surrounded by a deep ditch and no trace of the cross was found. (2)
Perambulation of adjacent field ditches undertaken, local enquiries made, no information regarding cross or whereabouts. (3)
Now sited at ST 5978220347. It bears a plaque with the following inscription - "This 15th century cross formerly stood near the site of St. Mary's, Adber. It was excavated and placed here by the Sherborne Historical Society in 1963, and handed over for future preservation to the Sherborne Rural District
Council." (4)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 256.
- <2> SDO17827 Verbal communication: Mr Scammell. 1955. Oral (Mr Scammell owner 4 7 55).
- <3> SDO17826 Verbal communication: Oliver, Revd. 1955. Oral: Rev Oliver, Rector of Trent. 4.7.55.
- <4> SDO17825 Unpublished document: 1975. Large Scale / Small Scale Map Revisers CommentL.S. Reviser, 28.10.75.
- <5> SDO12366 Monograph: Dorset County Council. 1978. Countryside Treasures in Dorset: West Dorset District. 1. 159.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 196443.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 5978 2034 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST52SE |
| Civil Parish | Trent; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 118 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 52 SE 9
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 196443
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Trent 2
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:16PM