Listed Building record MDO4517 - Medieval cross, Okeford Fitzpaine
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Summary
The remains of a medieval stone cross comprising a base formed from two steps and a plinth with chamfered corners, into which is set the base of a shaft. This cross probably dates to the early fourteenth century.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A cross, standing on what was once Okeford Fitzpaine village green, consists of two steps with a socket stone about 3 feet square and 1 3/4 feet deep. The square set shaft has been sawn off level with the base. Probably early 14th century. <1>
ST 80631092 The remains of Okeford Fitzpaine Medieval Village cross consists of a worn base of two massive steps, the lower being 2.4m square x 0.4m high with a chamfered plinth, and the upper 1.8m x 1.6m x 0.2m high; supporting a socket stone 0.9m x 0.8m x 0.55m high, which is square to octagonal with broached corners. The sawn-off cross shaft base, 0.35m square, remains visible.
A plaque set on the north side of the steps, records that the cross was renovated in 1953.
Surveyed at 1:2500 on AM. <3>
Remains of cross (as described by Authy 1 & 2). <2>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1>XY SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 76-77 Photograph. [Mapped feature: #342263 ]
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 203 No 4.
- <3> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F1 JWS 06-MAR-78.
- <4> SDO18589 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS55/F184/3.
- <5> SDO18590 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS78/F17/14A.
- <6> SDO18591 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS78/F17/15A.
- <7> SDO131 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. ST 81 SW 6.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206220.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8063 1092 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SW |
| Civil Parish | Okeford Fitzpaine; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 042 004
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206220
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Okeford Fitzpaine 4
Record last edited
Sep 23 2022 12:24PM