Monument record 241/1/2 - Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church

Remains of churchyard cross, comprising three steps and a socket stone, surmounted by a later shaft which formerly held a sundial (1). Base of medieval cross c.1298 or later. Of red sandstone consisting of 2 step base with added bevelled block sunk for and holding a short Tuscan column, the top of which has fixings for a sundial (2). Stepped base for standing cross. 3 steps & a base block of red sandstone, into which a fine limestone pillarwith a sundial has been inserted in the 18th C. Base block and steps were originally for a churchyard cross & are medieval. 1st step is a stone foundation, now level with turf, c.2.4m sq. 2nd step is 1,97m sq & 0.24m high. 3rd step is 1.4m sq & 0.24m high. Base block is 0.93m sq & 0.38m high with chamfered top & a socle 0.33m sq. Pillar is set into this with lead & is 1.22m high & has been damaged at the top. Sundial has been removed (3).

Gifford and Partners, 2006, Warmingham Mill: Report on an Archaeological Watching Brief, R2629 (Client Report). SCH4670.

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, Waggott T P 1964 SJ76SW5 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /9 (Report). SCH1934.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.147 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 30361 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<3> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 30361 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.