Building record 34/1/3 - Churchyard cross approx 6m south east of chancel of Church of St. John the Baptist

Churchyard cross situated approximately 6m south east of the church. The cross comprises a base measuring 2m square, a step circa 1 m square and a socket circa .0.6m square. The whole stands a a height of around 1.5m. The cross is ivy covered and thought to be constructed from limestone ashlar blocks on a plinth of ragstone rubble.

{2} Churchyard cross. Probably mid C15th. Limestone ashlar. Stump of shaft in square socket surmounted on square base of 2 steps.

{4} In the churchyard, to the south east of the church, is a cross. Two steps, the socket and a small piece of the shaft survive.

{5} Undated photo;

{6} Drawing and measurements of cross;

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP45SE7 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 2/28 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<3> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<4> Markham C.A., 1895, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, p.163 (unchecked) (Series). SNN13056.

<5> English Heritage Alternative Action Report, Went, C., FMW (Report). SNN113037.

<5> Photographs of buildings in Boddington (Photographs). SNN111900.

<6> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/031/3 (Archive). SNN115.

Record last edited

Aug 7 2024 10:56AM