Find Spot record MDO45197 - Saxon carved stone fragment, possibly a cross-shaft, Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A Saxon stone fragment, possibly the top of a cross-shaft, was found in 1983 in a heap of building rubble adjacent to the tower of Holy Trinity Church. Probably 8th-9th century.
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Full Description
In 1983, a Saxon stone fragment, possibly the top of a cross-shaft, was found in a heap of building rubble adjacent to the tower of Holy Trinity Church. It is made of oolite, and the depth of incision is reminiscent of Shaftesbury Abbey 6 or Gillingham 1. Probably 8th-9th century.
<1> Cramp, R, 2006, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture: Vol VII. South-West England, 113 (Monograph). SDO17427.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, ST 82 SE 113 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8612 2296 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 113
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1458482
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:59PM
