Monument record ERL 320 - Eriswell Churchyard Cross

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Summary

14th century churchyard cross, recovered from a pond in 1963 and resited.

Location

Grid reference TL 7238 7801 (point)
Map sheet TL77NW
Civil Parish ERISWELL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

TL 724780. Two thirds of a 14th century churchyard cross were removed from a pond to the churchyard at Eriswell. (S1)

TL 7234778025. Two portions of a broken Medieval Cross socket stone are visible in the church yard of St Peter's Church to the west of the porch. They were recovered from the village pond in 1963 according to the church guide.

The base originally measured 0.6m square by 0.25m high.

See photographs.

Surveyed at 1:2500 on paper copy at EO 05 D. (S2)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: CBA. 1964. CBA Gp 7 Archaeol NB 11 1964 8.
  • <S2> Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments.
  • <S3> Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2021 10:16AM

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