Summary
Granite Cross, approx. 6m high, erected in 1896 to remind sea-farers of dangerous currents off Dodman Point.
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Monument Types
- CROSS (Late 19th C - 1896 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
A granite cross erected in 1896 by the Reverend G. Martin, Rector of St Michael Caerhayes, reminds sea-farers of the dangerous currents around the offshore reefs of Dodman Point. In 1896 the Royal Naval destroyers, Lynx and Thrasher, collided in this area, with many casualties. At a later date the cross was struck by lightning and re-erected.
2008 Survey
The cross is a large C19 monument, and minor day-mark, made of cut granite. It stands on a stepped base in a prominent position, above the steep coastal slopes and cliffs at the outer end of Dodman Point, facing out to sea. The cross is made up of five blocks of stone, near square in section and measuring 0.6-0.7m across, and is around 6m high. The base is rectangular, measuring up to 2.6m across, and 0.9m high, rising in three steps. The middle step has a religious inscription giving the date 1896.
References
- SNA63888 - Report: Cathy Parkes (CHES). 2008. Archaeological Survey for the National Trust of Dodman and Penare, Lambsoeden, Lamledra and Bodrugan.
- SZC10064 - Photocopy: Ordnance Survey. 1952. Ordnance Survey Map Sheet SX04SW. 10560.
- SZC1702 - Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:2500, for Dodman Point. 2500.
- SZC18057 - Photograph: Stone Cross, The Dodman Promontory Fort. 7.
- SZC2284 - Unpublished document: National Trust. 1971. Management Plan, The Dodman, Hemick and Lamledra.
- SZC3326 - Monograph: Ordnance Survey. OS Index Cards for SX03NW.
- SZC4794 - Document: Cornwall Archaeological Unit. 1989. Cornwall and Scilly Sites and Monuments Record - The Dodman.
- SZC6322 - Map: Harry Beamish. 1986. Maps for The Dodman archaeological survey report.
- SZC6594 - Map: Ordnance Survey. 1982. Ordnance Survey Map Sheet SW94SE. 10560.
- SZC8079 - Unpublished document: Anon. 1986. The National Trust Sites and Monuments Record data input form, The Dodman.
- SZC8425 - Map: National Trust. Map showing property boundaries at The Dodman. 2500.
- SZC8476 - Unpublished document: P H Smalley. 1987. MSC Scheme, The Dodman.
- SZC889 - Unpublished document: Harry Beamish. 1986. National Trust Archaeological Survey, The Dodman, Cornwall.
- SZC9194 - Unpublished document: Harry Beamish. 1985. The National Trust Archaeological Survey Field Data Collection Sheet.
- SZC9719 - Monograph: National Trust. 1986. The National Trust Archaeological Survey Sites and Monuments Record Printout, The Dodman.
Other Statuses and References
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- HER/SMR Reference (External): 4
- Site of Special Scientific Interest (Geological & Biologi)
Associated Events
- ENA326 - Field Survey, National Trust Archaeological Survey, The Dodman 1986
- ENA5740 - Field Survey, Archaeological Survey of The Dodman and Penare, Lambsowden, Lamledra and Bodrugan (Ref: 2008R078)
Associated Finds
None Recorded
Related Records
None Recorded