Volume I: County Durham and Northumberland

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Current Display: Monkwearmouth 20, Durham Forward button Back button
Overview
Present Location
Sunderland Museum, no.43-1973/107
Evidence for Discovery
Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations, no. MK.66.SG(3)
Church Dedication
St Peter
Present Condition
Fragmentary but not worn
Description

Only two faces are carved.

A: A fragment of interlace, possibly an encircled pattern.

E: A slightly curving chamfered face, dressed to a smooth polished surface.

Discussion

This fragment could well be part of the same piece as 17 and 19.

Date
Last quarter of seventh century
References
Adcock 1974, 70, pl. 7B
Endnotes

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