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Monument Number 8862
Hob Uid: 8862
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Dean
Grid Ref : NY0707025360
Summary : Medieval calvary used as a preaching cross in the churchyard of St Oswalds. The cross standing on the original steps is later, probably 17th century. The sundial is dated 1825. The cross is traditionally associated with Calder Abbey.
More information : [Area NY 07072536] In the churchyard at Dean, is the pedestal and base of a preaching cross. The top stone surmounted by a sundial is comparatively modern; .. there is no trace of the original head of the cross. It is traditionally associated with the monks from Calder Abbey. (1) An octagonal stone cross base upon a calvary of six steps. A stone shaft cemented within the base, carries a sun dial, the gnomon of which is inscribed 1825. The base, of two stories and decorated, has an overall height of 0.7m and a diameter of 0.9m, the former octagonal socket has a diameter of 0.3m. The calvary has an overall height of 1.6m and a base diamter of 4.7m. The whole is very weathered, and shows signs of modern restoration in the form of iron clamps. GP AO/59/291/8 base of cross from SW GP AO/59/292/1 base of cross Surveyed on 25" AM. (2)

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Source details : T Cumb & Westm A & AS 25 1925 353 (WB Sherwin)
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Source details : F1 EJ 31-AUG-59
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Source details : English Heritage Schedule Entry 21/02/1997
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Source details : List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest District of Allerdale 1986
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Calvary, Preaching Cross
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C17
Monument End Date : 1699
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : Cross, Churchyard
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 1825
Monument End Date : 1825
Monument Start Date : 1825
Monument Type : Sundial
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 27711
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 72625
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NY 02 NE 10
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1959-08-31
End Date : 1959-08-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 8862