Monument record 7203/1/0 - Possible Medieval Stone Cross

Possible fragment of medieval cross head was said to have been incorporated in the wall of a cottage adjacent to the church, which has now been demolished.

{1} Possible medieval cross fragment with a carving of the crucifixion. The stonework was built into the wall of a cottage contiguous to the churchyard (now presumed to have been demolished), but is now lost.

{2, 3} A carving representing the Crucifixion, which probably formed the head of a cross, has been built into the wall of a cottage contiguous to the churchyard at Rushden.

{4} Likely property in the vicinity of the church was examined but the carving could not be located.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP96NE19 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Markham C.A., 1895, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, p.190 (unchecked) (Series). SNN13056.

<3> COLE J., 1838, The history and antiquities of Higham Ferrers : with historical notices of Rushden and Irthlingborough, in the county of Northampton, p.218 (unchecked) (Book). SNN60528.

<4> Seaman, B H, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 BHS 16-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111541.

Record last edited

Sep 6 2023 12:39PM