NHER 12315 (Monument record) - Medieval cross
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Summary
The remains of a medieval stone cross, now much weathered and reduced to its shaft. The cross was moved in the 19th century, but is now back in its original position.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG03NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRINTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Cross. Formerly stood 'west of church'. In about 1910 is was said to be 'leaning against a house'.
Not in (S1)'s list of Norfolk crosses.
Information from Bryant's Norfolk Churches in (S2).
13 November 1979.Visit.
Returned to its original site. Bottom of shaft alone remains, very weathered, square chamfered to round, about 0.5m high.
Stands under village sign.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF1810 Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336.
- <S2> SNF56706 Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.
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Record last edited
May 22 2015 2:14PM