Find Spot record MDO44439 - A cross head, possibly a chapel antefix, found in Fiddleford
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Summary
A cross head, possibly a chapel antefix, was found in Fiddleford in 1912.
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Full Description
A photograph of a cross head, which had been dug up in a garden adjoining the old manor house at Fiddleford, was exhibited by Mr A Pope. <1>
ST 80111358 "I found this cross about 1912 and gave it to the church at Sturminster Newton .... It was a small cross head, about 15" across or less, and I think it was probably the antefix of a chapel". The cross was not found at the church and nothing was known about it. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SDO27 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1918. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 39. xxvii. [Mapped feature: #633821 ]
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 04-AUG-55.
- <2.1> SWX999 Unpublished document: Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments. Oral Mr Rose, Fiddleford Mill 4.8.55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206211.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8011 1358 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SW |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Newton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SW 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206211
Record last edited
Sep 23 2022 2:04PM
