Volume I: County Durham and Northumberland

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Current Display: Monkwearmouth 23, Durham Forward button Back button
Overview
Present Location
Sunderland Museum, no. 43-1973/108
Evidence for Discovery
Found in 1962 In archaeological excavations, no. MK.62.IE
Church Dedication
St Peter
Present Condition
Unworn
Description

Only part of one face survives. It has a flat chamfered moulding enclosing a bold cable.

Discussion

This is possibly part of an architectural decoration, but it could be part of a slab. The carving is confident but departs from the fine miniature style of what may be considered the earlier pieces.

Date
Seventh to ninth century
References
Unpublished
Endnotes

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