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Monument Number 311189

Hob Uid: 311189
Location :
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Bakewell
Grid Ref : SK2157068450
Summary : Late 8th century or early 9th century monolith cross. A major pre-Norman cross with panelled head, the whole enriched with magnificent scrollwork and bas relief carving which is thought to show a combination of Christian and earlier pagan beliefs. Considered to have affinities with the cross at Ruthwell in Dumfriesshire.
More information : [SK 21576854] CROSS [G.T.] (1)

A late 8th.c. great cross shaft 8ft. high and 21" x 15" base
section tapering to the top; the head and a large piece from the
bottom of the shaft are missing. [article contains full
description of decorations]. Scheduled. (2-3)

Published 25" survey correct.
See G.P. AO/66/2/6. (4)

802 SOUTH CHURCH STREET (North Side) The
Great Cross (Churchyard Cross)
SK 26 NW 1/36 13.3.51.
Late C8 or early C9 monolith cross. A major pre-Norman cross with
panelled head, the whole enriched with magnificent scrollwork
and bas relief carving which is thought to show a combination of
Christian and earlier pagan beliefs. Considered to have
affinities with the cross at Ruthwell in Dumfriesshire. A.M. (5)

Additional references. (6)(7)
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Source details : O.S. 6" 1955.
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Source details : Pre-Conquest Carved Stones of Derbyshire 5 - 7 (illus)(R.E.Routh)
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Source details : A.M.s Eng and Wales 1961 31 (M.O.W.)
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Source details : F1 BHS 21-FEB-66
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Source details : DOE(HHR) Bakewell Area Dist of West Derby May 1974 55
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Source details : Derbys Miscellany 7/4 1975 159-167
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Source details : Hodges D in Derbys Origins 1978 32-3 fig Sheffield City Museums
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Late C8/early C9
Monument End Date : 832
Monument Start Date : 767
Monument Type : Cross
Evidence : Structure
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 468204
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1316492
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 23344
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : DR 77
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1008617
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 26 NW 13
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-02-21
End Date : 1966-02-21