MEM24987 - St Giles Churchyard, Hawkridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The church includes features dating from the Norman period. [1] Graveyard in use since at least medieval times. [2] The remains of a medieval cross comprising a socket stone and a small stump of shaft survive in the churchyard. The socket stone is square at the bottom with sides of 0.7 metres, reducing to an octagon with broached corners. [3] The first rector of the church was appointed in 1318. [4] The extent of the churchyard is indicated on the 2021 MasterMap data. [5] The churchyard is also shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SSO1695 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1965. SS83SE. 4.
- <2> SSO767 Unassigned: Aston, M. 13.12.76. Somerset County Council. M Aston, Somerset County Council, 13 December 1976.
- <3> SSO1695 Map: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1965. SS83SE. 7.
- <4> SSO82 Monograph: Church of St Giles information pamphlet.
- <5>XY SEM340794 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #47167 ]
- <6> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
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Other Statuses/References
- Church Heritage Record ID: 601467
- Exmoor National Park Authority HER number: MSO11721
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO10793
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MSO8674
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 83 SE4
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Pastscape / NRHE HOB UID: 35771
- Somerset SMR PRN: 31295
- Somerset SMR PRN: 34288
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 8610 3065 (85m by 48m) |
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Map sheet | SS83SE |
Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 31 2021 4:53PM
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