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Object type: Cross-arm
Measurements: H. 22.2 cm (8.75 in); W. 30.5 cm (12 in); D. 13.5 cm (5.25 in)
Stone type: Medium-grained, very pale brown (10YR 7/3) grit; Millstone Grit, Namurian, Upper Carboniferous; reused Roman ashlar, originally from Hetchell Crag (Thorner) or Otley areas (see Fig. 5).
Plate numbers in printed volume: 394-396
Corpus volume reference: Vol 3 p. 113-114
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The arm is almost a hammer-head (type A5), but the broad, curved end and widely curving arm-pits are more reminiscent of type E9.
A and C (broad): A broad, plain perimeter moulding is cut roughly with a punch.
B and D (narrow): Plain.
This shape of cross-arm is very unusual for York or the surrounding area. The ornament is so restrained as to be undiagnostic.
