| Summary : Anglian cross base. 10th or 11th century. Solid large stone block with 4 tapering sides and indented head for cross shaft (now gone). Each of the 4 faces have moulded edges and carving in relief with foliated vine scroll to 2 sides, one side blind. That fronting street is divided into 2 panels of interlace of geometric character. A rare survival, possibly in its original position when it would have been used as a preaching cross. Of similar character to Walton cross, Hartshead, Spenborough, Kirklees District |
More information : [SE 1386 2157] An Anglian crossbase, probably of 11th century date, stands in Rastrick Churchyard. (1)
The crossbase is well preserved and is situated at SE 1383021596. See GP A0/64/100/2. (3)
Cross base in Churchyard of St Matthew's Church
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Anglian cross base. C10 or C11. Solid large stone block with 4 tapering sides and indented head for cross shaft (now gone). Each of the 4 faces have moulded edges and carving in relief with foliated vine scroll to 2 sides, one side blind. That fronting stret is divided into 2 panels of interlace of geometric character. A rare survival, possibly in its original position when it would have been used as a preaching cross. Of similar character to Walton Cross, Hartshead, Spenborough, Kirklees District (q.v.) (3)
SE 1376 2162. Rastrick. Additional reference. (4)
Scheduled. (5)
SE 1382 2158. Anglian high cross fragment in the churchyard of St Matthew's Church, Rastrick. Scheduled RSM No 23376. (6) |