Monument record MDR4521 - Cross fragment, St Werburgh's Churchyard, Spondon, Derby
Type and Period (1)
- CROSS (Saxon - 900 AD? to 1000 AD?)
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Full Description
[SK39793589] A large fragment of an Anglo Saxon cross, probably 10th cent., ornamented with interlaced knotwork but much worn. (1) Classified as Anglo Danish and considered to be unique in Derbyshire being made of limestone. (2) Scheduled. (3) As described but now at SK 3979835920. See G.P's AO/66/28/5 (4)
This piece stands in the churchyard at Spondon. It is made from Carboniferous Limestone and is the only application of this material for Anglo-Saxon sculpture in Derbyshire and the surrounding region. The stone type is not local to the site, but the monument belongs to a local school. No plausible explanation can be offered for the choice of this unsuitable material. It is especially curious as Spondon church sits on an outcrop of sandstone that would be more suitable for carving. (5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR11676 Bibliographic reference: Cox, J C. 1877. Notes on the Churches of Derbyshire, Vol. III. p302-3.
- <2> SDR7574 Article in serial: Routh, T. 1937. 'A corpus of the pre-Conquest carved stones of Derbyshire', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 58, pp 1-46. p34-5.
- <3> SDR693 Scheduling record: A.M's Eng. & Wales1965,33 (M.O.W.).
- <4> SDR6337 Personal Observation: F1 FRH 29-NOV-66.
- <5> SDR19261 Correspondence: Sidebottom, P. 1994. Letter regarding Anglo-Saxon stone monuments in Derbyshire, 15th February, 1994. Letter.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3979 3592 (10m by 10m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1486
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2015 12:05PM