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Object type: Part of cross-head [1]
Measurements: H. 45.5 cm (17.9 in); W. 43.3 cm (17 in); D. Built in
Stone type: See no. 11
Plate numbers in printed volume: 816
Corpus volume reference: Vol 3 p. 211-212
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A (broad): A roll moulding runs round the perimeter of the cross which is free-armed. The lateral arms are nearest to type A11, while the upper arm is type C12. In the centre is a flat circular boss encircled by a ring formed from a modelled strand. A flat strand follows the curve of the arm-pits which are circular, forming Stafford Knot terminals in the lateral arms, and a closed circuit motif at the top. There are single pellet infills at the base of each arm except for the lower limb, which has a solid filler.
The cross shape is experimental, or just ungainly. The chamfered arm has a parallel in the East Riding: Kirby Grindalythe 5 (Ill. 506). The organization of the interlace is very reminiscent of the Middleton carvers, though they did not use this form of cross-head. The bungling may be a trade-mark nonetheless.
