Site of Bedell's Cross (EHER 916)
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Summary
The supposed site of cross at meeting of three, possibly four ways. No trace can be seen of the cross at the published site.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6730 1169 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHIGNALL, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Supposed site of cross at meeting of three, possibly four ways. No evidence for cross. Large pieces of stone outside Bedell's Hall not likely to be local in origin but probably used as mounting blocks etc.
Cross stood near Bedell's Hall at meeting of three ways, according to Morant. <1> <2> <3>
Field visit, 1976
No trace known at published site, not shown by C and A. <4> <5> <6>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX3402 DESC TEXT: Platt, K.S.. 1975. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SE12, 1951.
- <3> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. Vol 2, p67.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SE12, 1976.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 06-APR-76.
- <6> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. Map of Essex 1777 (Chapman and Andre).
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-020
- NRHE identifier: 376061
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SE 12