Monument record M365 - Cross, Willoughby on the Wolds
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 63779 25370 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK62NW |
District | Rushcliffe |
Civil Parish | Willoughby on the Wolds, Rushcliffe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In Willoughby is a handsome cross, 5 yds long. (Illustrated with 3 circular steps, square socket stone and square shaft with capital.) (1)
Cross base described as being at these cross roads, but which side is not stated, 1902. (2)
It was destroyed c 1820, and a fragment of the shaft in the plinth now stands at the corner of the road to Widmerpool, a few yards from where it originally stood. (3)
Not marked 1921, so possibly destroyed. (4)
No remains of a cross could be identified in this area. Local enquiries produced no information on present location (if still extant). (6)
<1> Stukeley W, 1724, Itinerarium Curiosum (1st edn), p 101 (Published document). SNT1331.
<2> Thoroton Society, 1902, TTS, pp 50, 55 (Published document). SNT329.
<3> Stapleton A, 1912, Catalogue of Notts Crosses, p 35 (Published document). SNT1324.
<4> OS, 1921, 1:2500, County Series 1921 (Map). SNT1030.
Other Refs: 51/5
<5> Seaman BH, 1975, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1253.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNT1331 Published document: Stukeley W. 1724. Itinerarium Curiosum (1st edn). p 101.
- <2> SNT329 Published document: Thoroton Society. 1902. TTS. 6. pp 50, 55.
- <3> SNT1324 Published document: Stapleton A. 1912. Catalogue of Notts Crosses. p 35.
- <4> SNT1030 Map: OS. 1921. 1:2500, County Series 1921.
- <5> SNT1253 Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1975. Pers Comm.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM