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Cross Gates Cross, St Clether: repair and restoration |
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Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
In June 2004, the Cross Gates Cross was found lying in the road. The lower part of the cross remained bedded in the hedge, with just a narrow section of freshly broken granite visible, to show where the upper part of the cross had disappeared. Both parts of the cross were rescued and taken to a nearby farm pending restoration and repair. Excavation of the lower part of the cross-shaft from the hedge revealed the fact that the cross was in situ, in its original base, the hedge having been built up to and around it in the 19th century. When the cross was restored, it was replaced free-standing in its base, in the same orientation but on the wide verge opposite, where it would be both well displayed and safe from traffic. Without the hedge to disguise its stature the cross now stands an impressive 2.24 metres above ground level, with another 0.73 metres buried below ground level in the restored base. |
Author: |
A Preston-Jones
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Publisher: |
Cornwall Archaeological Unit
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2007
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Cross Gates |
Parish: |
ST CLETHER |
District: |
Cornwall |
County: |
Cornwall |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 218869, 84077 (Easting, Northing)
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Grid Reference: 218896, 84009 (Easting, Northing)
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cornwall2-114492 |
OBIB: |
2007R091 |
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A4, white card cover, black plastic binding, 29 pages
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |