Volume I: County Durham and Northumberland

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Current Display: Monkwearmouth 24, Durham Forward button Back button
Overview
Present Location
Sunderland Museum, no. 43-1973/110
Evidence for Discovery
Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations, no. MK.66.LV
Church Dedication
St Peter
Present Condition
Worn
Description

Part of a boss with interlace in the centre and a raised grooved edging.

Discussion

This is possibly the centre of a cross, but it could be some architectural decoration. It may be compared with 23.

Date
Seventh to ninth century
References
Unpublished
Endnotes

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