NHER 3342 (Monument record) - Site of Blakely Cross, possible medieval memorial
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Summary
This is the site of Blakely Cross, a feature marked on early Ordnance Survey maps, and thought to refer to a memorial to the Blakeney family from the medieval period. However nothing was visible of this feature during a site visit in 1979.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROYDON (NEAR LYNN), WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Site of Blakely Cross, marked on Ordnance Survey, not as an antiquity.
Marked on map of 1588 according to H. Bradfer-Lawrence.
(S1) mentions a Blakeney family here temp Edward III (S2).
E. Rose (NAU).
1979. Site visit
No trace on ground.
E. Rose (NAU), 8 September 1979.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF1810 Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336. p 304.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Roydon (Near Lynn).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF4740 Serial: Blomefield, F. 1805. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol I.
- <S2> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 62 SE 24.
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Record last edited
May 3 2023 8:15AM