Market Cross - Dorchester Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 46.648 W 002° 34.362
30U E 530126 N 5625165
The old remains of a Market Cross can be found in Maiden Newton.
Waymark Code: WM9RDV
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/24/2010
Views: 3
Pevsner describes the cross as having a square base, squarish stem and weather-beaten figures on the west face. It is a late medieval cross and has a plaque which reads:
'The remains
of the shaft of
the Market Cross
dating from the
15th century.
Moved in 1998.'
The Maiden Newton website lists the cross as Grade II Listed and with:
'Remains of Market Cross. C15. Stone (Lias). Square base and lower part of roughly square stem, standing about 5ft high. The shaft has beaded angles and on the west face are the weathered remains of figures standing on a corbelled projection.
(RCHM. Dorset I, p.152 (3). ) (Scheduled Ancient Monument. Dorset No. 138.)'
Type of Historic Marker: Market Cross and Plaque
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Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Not listed
Age/Event Date: Not listed
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