Monument record MDO46151 - Medieval cross, Swyre
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Summary
The remains of a medieval cross. At the cross roads, near the parish boundary are the fragments of a dilapidated village cross, about which little is known.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
At the cross roads, near the parish boundary are the fragments of a dilapidated village cross, about which little is known. <2>
The only visible remains of this cross consist of nine stones which appear to represent steps and packing, or foundation stones. Three stones have been cut to rectangular shape and form the south west angle of the steps. These are 0.3m wide, and from 0.7m to 1.3m long. They are at ground level. The other stones are of small size and irregular shapes and extend along the assumed south side of the pediment. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1906.
- <2> SWX1408 Bibliographic reference: Pope, A. 1906. Old Stone Crosses of Dorset. 86.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 25-APR-55.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OS55/F114/5.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450482.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5275 8818 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Swyre; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 4
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450482
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 10:25AM