Monument record MDR888 - Possible 'Butter Cross' market cross (remains of), Church View, Clifton and Crompton
Type and Period (1)
- MARKET CROSS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A plain cylindrical gritstone pillar 16 inches in height with the remains of an old pavement, outside the present Inn in the village of Clifton and near the Church is thought to be the 'butter-cross'. (1)
See G.P AO/66/17/4. Siting confirmed. (2)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR7716 Article in serial: Sadler, E. 1939. 'Remains of a wayside cross at Clifton Cross', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal.
- <2> SDR6397 Personal Observation: F1 JB 28-AUG-66.
- <3> SDR12139 Index: Ordnance Survey (OS). SK 14 SE 06. SK 14 SE 06.
- <4> SDR9658 Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index: 0737. 0737.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1656 4483 (10m by 10m) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLIFTON AND COMPTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1451
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Record last edited
Jul 6 2015 2:28PM