Building record M2496 - Cross at Kirkby in Ashfield
Summary
CROSS (Medieval to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 48999 56233 (3m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK45NE |
| District | Ashfield |
| Civil Parish | Kirkby in Ashfield, Ashfield |
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Full Description
The right to hold a market here was granted in the reign of Henry III (1216- 1272). The first mention of this cross was in 1864. In 1902 some of the base stones were loose. The head is lost. (1)
This monument consists of head, shaft, socket and base and a plinth of 3 steps. There has been slight modern restoration. The cross is of C17 style. (2)
Village cross. C14. (3)
Scheduled 1995.
Listed buildings slides, 2 slides (Photograph). SNT2648.
<1> Stapleton A, 1912, Catalogue of Notts Crosses, p 14 (Published document). SNT1324.
<2> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.
<3> DOE, Listed Building Description (Published document). SNT228.
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
