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Outer Golden Pot


The Outer Golden Pot is the socket stone of a medieval wayside cross, situated in an elevated position on the western edge of Dere Street, the Roman road between Corbridge and Newstead in Scotland. It is located about 11 miles north-west of Otterburn. It is believed to be the funerary cross to Sir James Douglas, who was killed in Battle of Otterburn in 1388. The Outer Golden Pot is a Scheduled Monument and is Grade II listed in the National Heritage List for England. It is in the MOD training area. Middle Golden Pot and a third Golden Pot are located further south on Dere Street. The origin of the name "Golden Pot" is unclear; it may stem from the shape of the socket stone, which can resemble a pot when filled with rainwater, and it's colour, when wet. Close to Outer Golden Pot is a memorial to 3 marines who lost their lives on Otterburn Range.

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Rochester with Byrness Civil Parish Historic Buildings and Monuments in Rochester & Byrness Dere Street Battle of Otterburn, 1388
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OUTER GOLDEN POT - Dere Street - List Entry
- Crossbase, Medieval, possibly base of wayside funerary cross to Sir James Douglas, killed in Battle of Otterburn 1388. Sandstone. 38 inches by 32 inches. 13 inches high with rectangular socket....
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List number: 1041301
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NT8044207234

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