Monument Number 12787 |
| Hob Uid: 12787 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Carlisle
Walton
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| Grid Ref : NY5260064600 |
| Summary : The greater part of a late Anglian cross-head of St Bees sandstone, 12" high and 12" in breadth, with the lower arm and part of the upper arm missing. The front bears a small boss, and both faces are ornamented with crude rustication. It was found in digging a grave in the south-west of Walton churchyard, at NY 526646, and is now in the church. Dated to the 9th-10th century. |
More information : The greater part of a late Anglian cross-head of St Bees sandstone, 12" high and 12" in breadth, with the lower arm and part of the upper arm missing. The front bears a small boss, and both faces are ornamented with crude rustication. It was found by J Armstrong on 15 June 1949 2'6" deep, in digging a grave in the south-west of Walton churchyard, at NY 526646, and is now in the church. Dated by Dr Kendrick at about AD 1025. (1)
Full description of the cross which is of the 9th-10th century. (2) |