NHER 12564 (Monument record) - Medieval cross, Houghton Park
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Summary
The base and shaft of a medieval stone cross on a later plinth. The cross was moved from its original location, and marks the site of the medieval village of Houghton which was removed from the park in the 1730s.
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Location
| Map sheet | TF72NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOUGHTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
'Monument' (Ordnance Survey) is in fact the medieval village cross.
In 1742 it was noted as near the village inn, but was moved by Lord Walpole.
On carrstone plinth that dates from after 1846.
Stone base with carved stop angles, shaft about 3.6m (12ft) high, carved in twelve facets.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU) 2 June 1977.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF1810 Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336. p 316; Pl 6.
- --- SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1304621.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 435.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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Record last edited
Jul 14 2021 2:56PM