Monument record MLI50624 - Remains of a medieval cross, St Margaret's Churchyard, Marton
Summary
The remains of a 14th century churchyard cross which was re-used as a war memorial.
Type and Period (2)
- CROSS (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The remains of the medieval churchyard cross consist of three steps, the base and part of the shaft which is seven foot, six inches high. The knop and head are modern. The cross was re-used as a war memorial. {1}{2}{3}{4}.
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}
Marton war memorial is located in St Margaret's churchyard and was unveiled in 1921. It is a restored medieval cross which was moved to the churchyard from the market place. The memorial stands at eighteen feet (five and a half metres) high and is a tapered shaft surmounted by a Celtic cross, both of which are carved from Portland stone. The memorial honours the First World War dead. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2633 Index: OS CARD INDEX. MARTON. SK 88 SW:5,1962, COLQUHOUN F D.
- <2> SLI3165 Index: SMR FILE. MARTON. SK 88 SW:AH -.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). 2nd Rev Edn p560.
- <4> SLI3815 Photograph: PARISH FILE. MARTON. P23/79.
- <5> SLI2223 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/35.
- <6> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.134.
Map
Location
Grid reference | SK 8396 8177 (point) |
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Civil Parish | MARTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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