Listed Building record MDR2707 - Churchyard cross (remains of), All Saints Church, Bradley
Type and Period (1)
- HIGH CROSS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A medieval cross shaft and base, All Saints churchyard, Yewtree Lane, Bradley. (1) About 3ft. of the shaft and the base stone of the old cross remains in the churchyard. (2) The remains of the medieval cross are located at SK 22354596, see GP AO/66/26/7. (3) A medieval sandstone cross with a square base and square shaft with chamfered angles, located 10 yards south of the south door of the church. (4)
The most historic feature of the churchyard is the stone cross beside the main path which was probably removed by the followers of Oliver Cromwell. This cross has stood in its present position for over 1,000 years and probably marks the area in which the original Norman church stood. (5)
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDR12284 Index: OS. SK 24 NW 6. SK 24 NW 6.
- <2> SDR6338 Personal Observation: F1 FRH 30-AUG-66.
- <3> SDR302 Bibliographic reference: Mee, A (ed). 1937. Derbyshire. p 52.
- <4> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. 3/2245/018.
- <5> SDR4910 Bibliographic reference: DESC. TEXT POST,O 1970. THE STORY OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BRADLEY.. p 27.
- <6> SDR9557 Index: NDAT. 0378. 0378.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 2234 4596 (point) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADLEY, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1497
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Record last edited
Nov 6 2023 4:42PM