Building record MYO496 - CROSS SHAFT IN CHURCHYARD OF SAINT NICHOLAS
Summary
Remains of a churchyard cross, consisting of a socket-stone and portion of shaft adapted for use as a sun-dial.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6683 5270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Dunnington, City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Base and shaft of cross. Probably C13. Magnesian limestone. Base square on plan with octagonal shaft approximately 1.5 metres high.
Listing NGR: SE6683052704
Derived from English Heritage LB download dated: 22/08/2005
NMR Information:
[Marginal] In the churchyard [at Dunnington] are the remains of an ancient cross.
SE 66835270 The remains of the cross stand on the south side of the church in the accepted position for a churchyard cross, and consist of a socket-stone and portion of shaft adapted for use as a sun-dial. See G.P.
1 VIRTUAL CATALOGUE ENTRY TO SUPPORT NAR MIGRATION Hist. & Topo of York & The E.R., II, 1856, 616 (J.J. Sheahan & T. Whellan)
2 Field Investigators Comments F1 ECW 06-JUL-67
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Record last edited
Jul 17 2019 3:18PM