Summary
Monastic settlement, cross-base on summit, cells cut in rock, and possible wooden Church, pottery and wheel-headed cross.
Identification Images (0)
Monument Types
- SETTLEMENT (Saxon to Medieval - 900 AD to 1099 AD)
- BUILDING (Saxon to Medieval - 900 AD to 1099 AD)
- FINDSPOT (Saxon to Medieval - 900 AD to 1099 AD)
- CROSS (Saxon to Medieval - 900 AD to 1099 AD)
Description
Monastic settlement, cross-base on summit, cells cut in rock, and possible wooden Church, pottery and wheel-headed cross.
The wheel-cross, 0.37 meters across the head, was cut from a single block of Doulting oolite and formerly stood on a shaft. The same pattern is apparent on both sides and consists of central bosses from which the four arms radiate. A thinner circle links the four arms. By analogy with other crosses with similar characteristics, particularly the unusual straightened arms, a date of 10th or 11th century has been suggested.
References
- SZN10288 - Article in serial: P A Rahtz. 1971. Excavation on Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, 1964-6. 127.
- SZN3568 - Monograph: 1979. Archaeology in the National Trust. Glastonbury Tor, Somerset.
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): 23604
- National Monuments Record Reference: ST53NW5
Associated Events
- ENA3273 - Archaeological Intervention,
- ENA3399 - Heritage Assessment,
Associated Finds
- FNA947 - POT (Saxon to Medieval - 900 AD to 1099 AD)