Building record 244/1/14 - Base of cross approx 2m south of chancel of Church of St. Nicholas

Medieval churchyard cross of red stone, restored in 1865.

{1} Cross base. Medieval. Shaft and cross C19-C20. Ironstone ashlar. Square base and plinth.

{4} Medieval cross, rebuilt in 1865. Was on the south side of the porch. Plans and descriptions, also design for new cross;

{5} In the village of Eydon (SP 5450) are the remains of a cross of red stone, consisting of a step 2'1" high, a socket, 2'6" square, and a piece of shaft of which 8" remain. The cross was rebuilt in 1865.

{6} Undated photo.

{7} The above information {5} almost certainly refers to the churchyard cross situated at SP 54124997. The rebuilding has been in the original style with new shaft and head. See photos.

{8} No change since report of 21 4 70. Surveyed on AM at 1:2500.

{9} Little information is available concerning the rebuild, but it appears the cross remains were taken apart in the process. It seems likely that when the the cross was rebuilt it was also resited therefore it is now out of context with any associated archaeological deposits relating to its construction and use. The remains are listed Grade II.

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 3/101 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F03 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP54NW15 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/106/15,50 (Archive). SNN115.

<5> Markham C.A., 1896, The Stone Crosses of The County of Northampton, p.169 (unchecked) (Article). SNN59901.

<6> Photographs of buildings in Eydon (Photographs). SNN111701.

<7> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 21-APR-70 (Notes). SNN111541.

<8> Tittensor, A J, 1976, Field Investigator's Comments, F2 AJT 12-OCT-76 (Notes). SNN113157.

<9> English Heritage Alternative Action Report, Went, C (Report). SNN113037.

Record last edited

Aug 28 2024 12:52PM