Monument record 4538/1/0 - Saxon and medieval finds

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Summary

Anglo Saxon cross fragment found in the Church of St Peter and St Paul and now attached to the south wall.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{1} Description of cross fragment: two panels are visible on the face of this slab. The upper contains the figure of a dragon, the lower holds interlaced work, composed of a double row of spinal knots. A further fragment of this cross is inbuilt into the external wall of the south aisle of the nave.

{2} Two medieval stone coffin lid fragments were found in 1885. Drawings of coffin lids and cross shaft fragment.

{3} Restoration of the church in 1844/6 revealed a portion of a Saxon cross beneath the altar steps; it is preserved in the church.

{4} A fragment of a cross shaft of Oolite was discovered in the foundation of one of the pillars of the south arcade. One the front are two panels, the upper one containing a beast with his front paw upraised biting his tail; and the lower one a pieces of interlaced work composed of a double row of spiral knots, on the side a continuous band of interlaced work composed of a double row of spiral knots;

{5} Rubbing of interlace decoration

{6} Photo of coffin lid

{7} Two panels are visible on the face of this slab. The upper contains the figure of a dragon, the lower holds interlaced work, composed of a double row of spiral knots. See photographs. A further fragment of this cross is inbuilt into the external wall of the south aisle of the nave.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP76NE9 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<2> Dryden H.E.L., 1842-1895, Dryden Collection, Parish Files (unchecked) (Archive). SNN115.

<3> Markham C.A., 1895, Associated Architectural Societies Reports, p.182 (unchecked) (Series). SNN13056.

<4> Romilly Allen, 1888, Early Christian Sculpture in Northamptonshire, p.413-14 (unchecked) (Series). SNN6339.

<5> Broadsides, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN48491.

<6> TURNER J.M., Moulton Church, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN48490.

<7> Colquhoun, FD, 1969, Field investigators comments, 24-MAR-69 (Notes). SNN112950.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP76NE9 (checked).
  • <2> Archive: Dryden H.E.L.. 1842-1895. Dryden Collection. Parish Files (unchecked).
  • <3> Series: Markham C.A.. 1895. Associated Architectural Societies Reports. Associated Architectural Societies Reports. 23. p.182 (unchecked).
  • <4> Series: Romilly Allen. 1888. Early Christian Sculpture in Northamptonshire. Associated Architectural Societies Reports. 19 Part 2. p.413-14 (unchecked).
  • <5> Uncertain: Broadsides. (unchecked).
  • <6> Uncertain: TURNER J.M.. Moulton Church. PRE 1932. (unchecked).
  • <7> Notes: Colquhoun, FD. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. 24-MAR-69.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7836 6642 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish MOULTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District)

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 343392

Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 10:06AM

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