Monument record MDO28021 - Medieval village cross, Fontmell Magna
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Summary
Approximate site of the medieval village cross, taken down in about 1866. No trace of this cross is now visible
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Hutchins mentions "A cross on four steps under the yew tree" in his description of the parish church. <2>
The village cross stood in the centre of the village and is said to have consisted of a 'broken pillar' standing on four steps, which were about 3 yards square at the base. Near it stood the village stocks and the maypole. About 1866 the cross was taken down. <3>
No trace of the cross was found in the village or in the churchyard. Local enquiry proved negative. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1928.
- <2> SDO11486 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 3. 3rd edition. 3. 558.
- <3> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 49.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 16-JAN-78.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205905.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8662 1691 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Fontmell Magna; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205905
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:44PM