Monument record MLI20006 - ST GUTHLAC'S CROSS
Summary
ST GUTHLAC'S CROSS
Type and Period (2)
- CROSS (Medieval - 1389 AD to 1389 AD)
- BOUNDARY MARKER (Medieval - 1389 AD to 1389 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
One of seven boundary stones set up about 1389 to mark the extent of Crowland Abbey estate, St Guthlac's Cross stands in a garden at Brotherhouse Toll Bar. About 3 feet 4 inches remains of the single stone. It bears an inscription probably recut in the 18th century. Scheduled. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
Road improvements have resulted in the cross being moved to TF26021494 and it now stands on a modern plinth.{1}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI2461 Index: OS CARD INDEX. CROWLAND. TF 21 SE:13,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI472 Article in Serial: CANHAM A S. 1890. JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. VOL 46 P 124.
- <3> SLI1104 Bibliographic Reference: William Page (ed). 1906. The Victoria County History: Lincolnshire - Volume 2. VOL 2 P 105 & 112.
- <4> SLI3886 Article in Serial: DAVIES, D.S.. 1915. 'Ancient stone crosses in Lindsey and Holland Divisions of Lincolnshire' in Lincolnshire Notes and Queries. VOL 13 P 139-43.
- <5> SLI2087 Index: HBMC. 1961. ANCIENT MONUMENTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES. 63.
- <6> SLI1079 Bibliographic Reference: Hayes, P. P. and Lane, T. W.. 1992. The Fenland Project No.5: Lincolnshire Survey, the South-West Fens. GAZ CRO40.
- <7> SLI787 Article in Serial: HEALEY, R.H.. 1993. PAST AND PRESENT. 10/11 1992-3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 26033 14947 (2m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROWLAND, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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