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Three fragments of an Anglian stone cross

Artist: Medieval

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 675 - 750

Materials: sandstone

Dimensions: 102 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £750 (Total: £750)

Vendor: Diocesan Chancellors Faculty

Review number: 792 (1931)

Provenance:
Found in the walls of the local parish church. Vicar of Easeby A Hagan-Gowe

Description:
Three fragments of an Anglian stone cross forming parts of the head and shaft; from Easby near Richmond, Yorkshire. Northumbrian style carving, with Christ in Majesty and Blessing, and the heads of eleven apostles.

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