The narrow edge of a complete carved Anglo Saxon cross-head

Date:: circa 1891

Location:: Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, Durham, County Durham

Reference:: OP06422

Type:: Photograph (Gelatine Print)

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Description

The cross-head was discovered in 1891 when the foundations of the Norman chapter house were dug up. It is now housed in the Monks' Dormitory, Durham cathedral. On the upper and horizontal arms are two linked pattern E elements which are enclosed in grooved mouldings.

Archival History

Received from Victoria County History, 1945.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/14 Early Photographic Print Collection: Durham; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Anglo Saxon Architecture, Stone Carving, Medieval Cross, Medieval Anglican Cathedral, Medieval Cathedral