Monument record ADH 007 - Aldham Priory
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Summary
Medieval grave slab of Purbeck marble with raised floreate cross.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0571 4499 (51m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM04SE |
| Civil Parish | ALDHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Medieval grave slab of Purbeck marble with raised floreate cross. Found in crazy paving surface outside Priory farmhouse. Reported by owner to have been one of several pieces of stone found elsewhere (probably a spinney some 100-200m E) by his father, brought to house and incorporated in crazy paving. May relate to the `Priory Farm' name - but there is no documentary evidence of a Priory in Aldham listed in VCH.
Slab is broken off at top and bottom but cross shape is very similar to an example from Hildersham dated circa late C13 (S1).
Sources/Archives (2)
- <S1> SSF3003 Article in serial: Butler L A S. Medieval Gravestones of Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon and the Soke of Peterborough', Proc Cambs Ant Soc, vol 50 1957, 91, fig 1.7. 91, fig 1.7.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: tracing of decoration.
Finds (1)
- FSF14520: COFFIN (Saxon - 410 AD to 1065 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 9 2012 4:03PM