Monument record MLI22313 - Boundary Cross, Sutton St James
Summary
Fragment of a medieval boundary cross at Old Fen Dyke, Sutton St James. Thought to date from the 14th century.
Type and Period (2)
- CROSS (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
- BOUNDARY MARKER (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Nearly three quarters of a mile south-west of St Ives' cross, is another cross stone, somewhat sunk in the ground. Traditionally thought to be a market cross, but more probably a boundary cross or religious marker. {1}
The 'stone' in this location is a restored, medieval, wayside cross. {2}{3}
Fragment of a medieval boundary cross at Old Fen Dyke, Sutton St James. It is made of limestone ashlar and is thought to date from the 14th century. The monument includes the chamfered rectangular base, comprising a socket stone, and part of the rectangular shaft. The monument has been designated as both a Scheduled Monument and a Listed Building; for the full description and the legal address, please refer to the appropriate entries in the National Heritage List for England. {4}{5}{6}{7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI979 Bibliographic Reference: William Marrat. 1814. The History of Lincolnshire; Topographical, Historical and Descriptive. vol.2, p.64.
- <2> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 31 NE: 1.
- <3> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 31 NE: L.
- <4> SLI4384 Scheduling Record: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1995. SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22685. MPP 22.
- <5> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1010672.
- <6> SLI9215 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/97.
- <7> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1359248.
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Location
Grid reference | TF 3810 1729 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | SUTTON ST JAMES, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 1 2023 11:05AM
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