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Object type: Grave-cover
Measurements: L. 78.5 (30.9 in); W. 51.5 > 47 cm (20.3 > 18.5 m); D. 13.5 > 11.5 cm (5.6 > 4.5 in)
Stone type: Medium-grained, massive sandstone
Plate numbers in printed volume: Pl. 6.17
Corpus volume reference: Vol 1 p. 41
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A (top): The slab tapers slightly towards the base of a cross and is framed by a median-incised grooved moulding. In the centre of the frame is a cross, type B6, standing on a rectangular block-plinth. The cross is edged with a crude roll moulding and has a boss centrally placed on the head. The surface of the cross is covered by median-incised plain plaits. In the upper arm this is a four-strand plait which, by ending in a ring, becomes two strands. A similar 'fudging' produces a three-strand plait in the lower upright, in which the strands broaden out skilfully to fill the space. On the horizontal arms is a three-strand plait. The spandrels of the upper arms are filled by pellets, ten on one side, eleven on the other. Below the arms are two panels of plait-work with median-incised strands. On the left a three-strand, plain plait. On the right a four-strand, plain plait.
B and D (long): Uncarved.
C and E (end): Uncarved.
F (bottom): Roughly dressed.
For its period and class of monument this is competently carved with a good perception of how to relate ornament and space. The shape of the cross and base is similar to Escomb 7. This is, however, one of the most highly decorated small slabs in the county. The pellets in the spandrels may represent grape bunches.
