Listed Building record MDO4561 - Medieval cross, Pimperne
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Summary
The lower part of a late medieval octagonal stone cross shaft set in a square pedestal on a plinth of three steps.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of the 14th-15th century village cross stand on the former village green. They consist of a stump of an octagonal shaft set in a socket stone on a square plinth of three steps. <1> <3>
As described by authy 1 and 3, the cross is 2.5m. High and although weathered is in good condition. <4>
ST 90420943. Probable late 15th century cross. <5>
Additional bibliography. <6> <7>
ST 90410943. Standing cross of probable 15th century date, situated on what was once the village green at Pimperne. <8>
Sources/Archives (9)
- <1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1.
- <2> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1901.
- <3> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 81-2.
- <4> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 20-DEC-55.
- <5> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 53.
- <6> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 316.
- <7> SDO18297 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset District. 7.
- <8> SDO17468 Scheduling record: Historic England. Scheduled Monument Notification. 11-Aug-03.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209317.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9042 0943 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Pimperne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 043 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 1
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209317
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Pimperne 2
Record last edited
Aug 11 2022 3:40PM
