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Monument Number 319208
Hob Uid: 319208
Location : Leicestershire Harborough Scraptoft
Grid Ref : SK6477005560
Summary : Probably 13th century churchyard or preaching cross, restored 1964 and surviving as a standing structure
More information : (SK 6477 0556) Cross [G.T.] (1) The cross is of the 14th century (2) This cross consists of a square fluted shaft in a square socket stone, the whole resting upon a pedestal base of three steps. The head and arms of the cross are missing and the base of the shaft is modern. (3) "The upper part of the Medieval cross shaft in the churchyard was blown off and subsequently more correctly restored....." (4) No change. (5) SCRAPTOFT SK 60 NW CHURCH HILL (East Side) 1/86 Cross at Churchyard of 29.12.6 All Saints GV II* Preaching cross. C15, restored 1964. Stone. A square pedestal of c1/2m, the top chamfered, stands on circular plinth of 3 steps. From the pedestal rises a square shaft with roll mouldings. Moulded top and fragment of former lantern-top as finial. The whole is c2 1/2m high. Stands S of S porch of Church (q.v.) Scheduled ancient monument. (6) SK 647 055. Churchyard cross. Scheduled. (7) SK 6476 0555. Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard. The cross comprises a base, a socket stone, a shaft and an ornamental head, probably 13th century in origin. It is believed to stand in its original position. Scheduled (RSM) No 21650. (8)

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Source details : OS 6" 1939
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Source details : M P Dare/Undated/Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Record 6" Map
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Source details : R B Work/18-JUN-1953/Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigator
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Source details : Transactions of Leicestershire A.S, 39, 1964, 54
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Source details : B H Seaman/30-NOV-1971/Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division field Investigator
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Source details : DOE Listed Buildings District of Harborough, Leicestershire Dec 1984 50.
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Source details : English Heritage SAM List Leicestershire March 1996
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Source Number : 8
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Source details : English Heritage SAM Amendment Leicestershire 15-MAY-1996
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C13
Monument End Date : 1299
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Preaching Cross, Cross, Churchyard
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : Restored 1964
Monument End Date : 1964
Monument Start Date : 1964
Monument Type : Preaching Cross, Cross, Churchyard
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : LE 80
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 21650
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 190744
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 60 NW 16
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1953-06-18
End Date : 1953-06-18

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-11-30
End Date : 1971-11-30

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 319208