NHER 6037 (Monument record) - Site of medieval cross
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRIDGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1934.
Field called Giltcross but no trace of cross.
On the Award seems to be same as land lying 'juxta crucem de Brigham super le crouch furlong' (information from P. K. Schram) from the time of Edward III, deeds at Norfolk House Box XI number 19; and possibly the 'krosseworg' mentioned in Ely Register (Cott. Claud CXI fol.248 (b) from the time of Edward I) see (S1). (Information taken from NCM card).
R.R.Clarke (NCM)
But see site NHER 5991 which is the established site of the Gilt or Gyde Cross that gave the hundred its name.
This field under crop when visited.
E.Rose (NAU) 27 July 1978.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF1810 Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336. p 334.
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Bridgham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 98 NE M.
- <S1> SNF4740 Serial: Blomefield, F. 1805. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol I. pp 213, 436.
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Record last edited
May 28 2020 2:19PM