Monument record MLI30031 - Harlaxton Village Cross

Summary

Village cross at Harlaxton. The base is believed to be 14th century, whilst the obelisk is thought to be 19th century.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

The village cross at Harlaxton is medieval, restored. {1} A stone obelisk, on a moulded base. The socket stone appears to be about 16th to 17th century and the upper part of the column may be contemporary. The remainder is modern. There is a full description in the revised scheduling document 22652. {2}{3}{4} 14th century and early 19th century village cross, possibly resited. The base is 14th century whilst the obelisk is 19th century and was probably added by Gregory Gregory c. 1820-1840. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {5}{6}{7}

Sources/Archives (7)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: J. Charles Cox. 1924. Little Guide: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.157.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 83 SE: 16.
  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 83 SE: AN.
  •  Scheduling Record: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1994. REVISED SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22652. MPP 22.
  •  Index: Department of National Heritage. 1994. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 14/201.
  •  Report: Harlaxton Parish Council. 2004. Harlaxton: A Village Design Statement. CSC02.
  •  Index: The Milestone Society. 2001->. Historic Milestone Society Database. LISK_HAR.

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Grid reference SK 8844 3266 (point) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish HARLAXTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Nov 26 2021 2:10PM

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