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| HER Number: | MDV17615 |
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| Name: | Cross, Ottery St. Mary, Sidmouth |
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Summary
Rose-troup suggests that a crucifix existed here, at the boundary line of three parishes, where itinerant anglo-saxon priests preached the faith. This suggestion is based on a 17th century placename 'kestormealdeheade'- a corruption 'cristelmael' or crucifix (rose-troup) crf contains alternative interpretation.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SY 112 914 |
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| Map Sheet: | SY19SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Ottery St. Mary |
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| Civil Parish | Sidmouth |
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| District | East Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OTTERY ST.MARY |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SY19SW/53
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV111045.
Rose-troup, f. /tda/71(1939)210/the anglo saxon chareter of ottery st. Mary.
Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV111046.
Des=ea/(2003)/east devon heathlands archaeological survey/report no.03.26/in smr.
ROSE-TROUP, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV22906.
Rose-troup suggests that a crucifix existed here, at the boundary line of three parishes, where itinerant anglo-saxon priests preached the faith. This suggestion is based on a 17th century placename 'kestormealdeheade'- a corruption 'cristelmael' or crucifix (rose-troup) crf contains alternative interpretation.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 21, Part 1; 145, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 398 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.
It is suggested that a Saxon cross, or crucifix, existed here at the boundary of three parishes, where itinerant Anglo-Saxon priests preached. The suggestion is based on a 17th century place-name ‘Kestormealdeheade’, a corruption of ‘Cristelmael’ or crucifix. The site lies to the north of the Harpford Common survey area.
Exeter Archaeology, 2003-2004, East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey, Site No. 2269 (Archive - Survey). SDV351568.
Possible site of cross.
SMR.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV101648 | Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 21, Part 1; 145, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 398. |
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| SDV111045 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV111046 | Migrated Record: |
| SDV22906 | Migrated Record: ROSE-TROUP. |
| SDV351568 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003-2004. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archaeological Survey. Digital + Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 2269. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 24 2016 8:21AM |
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