Site Event/Activity record ECH7321 - St Mary's Nantwich Fabric Recording in South Transept (P. Everson/T.Morgan)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Private Individuals
Date
May - June 1993
Description
Removal of organ from NE corner of south transept in spring 1993 revealed an unusual 'cross shaft' feature in wall, 5-6m above floor level. Feature looks like a pre-Conquest cross shaft but is infact made up of two broken 13th/14th century grave covers. The stones have been deliberately trimmed and set upright in a prominent location. Inserted into a 14th century wall but otherwise undated. Research undertaken by Paul Everson (sources 1-3). Elevations and plan drawings produced by Tim Morgan, Archaeological Illustrator (source 4). Library linked photographs show T.Morgan on scaffolding during recording work.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SCH2983 Unpublished Report: Everson P. 1994. St Mary's Church, Nantwich: Fabric Recording in South Transept between 4 May and 9 June 1993. [Mapped feature: #22030 ]
- <2> SCH7377 Unpublished Report: Everson P. 1993. Not a Saxon cross shaft? But an interesting historic witness.
- <3> SCH870 Newsletter: Cheshire County Council. 1992-1995. Cheshire Past. Issue 4, 1995, p.16-17, P.Everson, 'An unusual feature in St Mary's Church, Nantwich'.
- <4> SCH9686 Written Communication: T. Morgan/P.Everson. 1993. Correspondence concerning production of plans/elevations of stone at St Mary's Church. 1993.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 179/1/1 Church of St Mary (Building)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 6521 5231 (point) |
| Map sheet | SJ65SE |
| Civil Parish | NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Record last edited
Oct 4 2024 12:45PM