Building record 4679/1/3 - Post Medieval Churchyard Cross Base

Remains of a churchyard cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church. It is believed to be late 16th century in date, and comprises a base consisting of three steps, and a socket stone.

{1} Probable late C16th cross base comprising steps and socket stone. Made of uniform stone blocks and iron-clamped. In Blisworth churchyard.

{2} The monument includes the remains of a standing stone cross located within the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church, Blisworth, approximately 16m north of the north porch. The cross is believed to be late-16th century in date. It includes a cross base consisting of three steps, and a socket stone, and stands to a surviving height of about 1.73m. The steps are constructed of sandstone blocks around a rubble core and are square in plan, reducing from 2.3m to 1.25m across. The lowest step is built in two courses while the upper steps have a single course each. The socket stone is similarly constructed and is some 0.86m square. The structure is apparently unmortared and is bonded with iron clamps.

{3} Surveyed at 1:2500 in 1966. Includes photograph.
No change in 1970.

{4} Drawing of cross by A Stedman April 25th 1895;

Unknown, 1960s-1970s, Field investigators comments (Notes). SNN110368.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75SW9 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> English Heritage, 1992, English Heritage Scheduling Notification, (part checked) (Report). SNN47128.

<4> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, DR/25/30/1-5 (Archive). SNN115.

Record last edited

Nov 29 2023 12:27PM