Monument record MDO45469 - War Memorial, The Cross, Harley Lane, Gussage All Saints
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Summary
1914-1918 war memorial cross standing on the site of the old Medieval cross, of which no trace now survives. The green is known locally as 'The Cross'.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
[ST 99881075] There was formerly an ancient cross in GUSSAGE ALL SAINTS. It stood at the cross roads just outside the churchyard. The cross has long since disappeared but the site is still known as "THE CROSS". <1>
No information was obtained during field investigation regarding this 'ancient cross'. There are no Md crosses in the churchyard. A 1914-18 war memorial cross stands on the green locally known as THE CROSS. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 50.
- <2> SWX1169 Unpublished document: Swatridge, G C. Various. Field Investigators Comments GCS. F1 GCS 30-MAR-54.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 210052. [Mapped feature: #634978 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 9989 1076 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST91SE |
| Civil Parish | Gussage All Saints; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 91 SE 32
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 210052
Record last edited
Jul 3 2023 3:57PM