Monument record MLI60725 - Wayside Cross, Scredington
Summary
Wayside cross on the east side of Mareham Lane, Scredington.
Type and Period (2)
- WAYSIDE CROSS (Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1499 AD?)
- CROSS (Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1499 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The remains of a 15th century wayside cross on the Mareham road, about a quarter of a mile south of the Silk Willoughby to Burton Pedwardine road. It comprises a square base and 2 foot 6 inches of shaft. A plain cross has been cut on the front of the base. A drawing made by John Cragg in 1791 shows the cross in similar condition.{2}{5}
For a full description see the revised Scheduling document 22641. {3}
Base of a 14th century wayside cross. 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. {4}
This feature appears to have been known locally as the Mere Stone or Meer Cross, and was believed to be a Roman milestone. {2}{5}{6}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI4067 Scheduling Record: HBMC. AM 7. -.
- <2> SLI2714 Index: Ordnance Survey. Scredington O.S. cards. SCREDINGTON. TF 04 SE:13, 19.
- <3> SLI4261 Scheduling Record: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1994. REVISED SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22641. MPP 24.
- <4> SLI5605 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/86; 389.003.
- <5> SLI3252 Index: Scredington SMR cards. SCREDINGTON. TF 04 SE; F, R.
- <6> SLI468 Article in Serial: Butler, L.A.S.. 1963. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. Fig 9.
- <7> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 629.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 08411 42038 (2m by 2m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SCREDINGTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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