Borough Cross in front of No 62 (The Goat), The Borough is a Grade II listed building in the Wiltshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 March 1960. Monument.

Borough Cross in front of No 62 (The Goat), The Borough

WRENN ID
fallen-outpost-vetch
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Wiltshire
Country
England
Date first listed
23 March 1960
Type
Monument
Source
Historic England listing

Description

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16 July 2021 to update the name and address and to reformat the text to current standards

SU 1721 5/33

DOWNTON THE BOROUGH (south side) Borough Cross in front of No 62 (The Goat)

(Formerly listed as Borough Cross in front of No 62 (The White Horse))

23/3/60

II

Borough cross. C14, restored 1787, 1897 and 1953. Limestone. Three worn hexagonal steps up to square plinth with chamfered corners, octagonal shaft with small cross. Latin inscription on riser of middle step and inscription tablets on bottom step commemorating restorations; 1897 repair paid for by Helen, Countess of Radnor; 1953 restoration to celebrate the Coronation.

Downton was granted borough status and market charter by Peter des Roches, bishop of Winchester c.1205. Very similar cross to that in the churchyard (q.v.) Ancient Monument, Wiltshire, Number 294.

Listing NGR: SU1749221504

Detailed Attributes

Structured analysis including materials, construction techniques, architect attribution, and related listed building consent applications. Sign in or create a free account to view.

Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.