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Monument record MDR404 - Ring Stones, ?Cross Base

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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  • None recorded

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SK 006 896: Ringstones, ?Cross Base: A large stone chair and, nearby a fine stone axe (SMR10701) were found 'recently' in cutting a trench on the farm of Mr. Abner Froggatt, Ringstones, Rowarth, near Glossop. Ringstones lies near the County Boundary. It is possible that this 'chair' ia a cross base, Cf. Abbot's Chair - SK 09 SW 3. Possibly "The Crosse" shown at SK 0047 8957(2)] (1-2) A cross base could not be located; and there is no local information regarding the axe. (3)

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Article in serial: 1901. The Scottish Antiquary, 1901, vol.16,. Volume 16. p90.
  • <2> Map:
  • <3> Personal Observation: F1 JB 20-AUG-65.
  • <4> Index: OS. SK 08 NW 1. SK 08 NW 1.
  • <5> Index: NDAT. 1595. 1595.
  • <6> Bibliographic reference:

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Grid reference SK 006 895 (point) Centre
Civil Parish NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Aug 3 2025 10:03AM

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