Monument record MDO5988 - Medieval market cross and later war memorial, Shapwick

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Summary

Octagonal stone platform, three steps and an octagonal base stone; all probably fifteenth century. The upper pedistal and stone cross are modern additions. The record for this monument has been enhanced with support from Wessex Water.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1975, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East), 59 (Monograph). SDO129.

'(2) Market Cross (93800171), at the cross-roads about 150 yds. E. of the church, comprises an octagonal stone platform, three steps and an octagonal base-stone with panelled sides and a moulded capping ; these probably are of 15th-century origin. The upper pedestal and stone cross are modern.'

<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map, 1978 (Map). SDO17396.

(ST 93800171) War Meml on remains of (NAT) Cross (NR)

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 209629 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 59.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000. 1978.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209629.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 9380 0170 (5m by 4m)
Map sheet ST90SW
Civil Parish Shapwick; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 019 002
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SW 23
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209629
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shapwick 2

Record last edited

Aug 23 2024 12:59PM

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