Copy negative produced in 1984 from original print OP25323. The stone now forms part of a reconstructed trapezoid cross. Seven fragments were removed from the walls of the church during restoration in 1881. Four of the pieces formed part of an Anglo Saxon cross which has been restored using concrete and stone. It is now sited at the west end of the nave. The image shows the broad face and part of one of the narrow faces of the base stone. The broad face contains three three-quarter length figures. The central face is frontally posed whilst those either side turn slightly towards him with their elongated fingers overlapping his body. The figures bear similarities to those on the top of the shaft. The narrow face is much worn and shows a three-quarter length figure, possibly winged again bearing similarities to other figures. Lying on top of the stone are two other pieces, one from the main shaft and one from the cross-shaft.
This is part of the Series: RBO01/14 Early Photographic Print Collection: Durham; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Anglo Saxon Architecture, Stone Carving, Early Medieval Parish Church, Early Medieval Anglican Church, Medieval Anglican Cathedral
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