Cross (Hexham)
[NY 94186401] Cross (Site of) [At 'A']. (1)
The base of the eastern sanctuary cross [of Hexham Priory] has long been preserved at the Union Workhouse. (2)
[Illustration of eastern sanctuary cross showing a stone in the form of a truncated pyramid with heavily chamfered edges and square shallow socket.] (3)
NY 94146394 at 'B'. This cross base stands in the grounds of Hexham Hospital. It is 0.6m square and is 0.4m. high. A carved stone head has been cemented into the socket hole. There is no ornament or inscription. Its unusual shape and absence of weathering make this stone of doubtful authenticity. It resembles the coping stone of a gate pillar. Hexham was a licensed sanctuary from the 7th century until after the Dissolution. See Illustration Card. (4)
Removed a short distance to NY 9417 6394. (5)
[NY 9418 6394] Sanctuary Cross (remains of). (6)
Condition unchanged. (7)
The base of the eastern sanctuary cross [of Hexham Priory] has long been preserved at the Union Workhouse. (2)
[Illustration of eastern sanctuary cross showing a stone in the form of a truncated pyramid with heavily chamfered edges and square shallow socket.] (3)
NY 94146394 at 'B'. This cross base stands in the grounds of Hexham Hospital. It is 0.6m square and is 0.4m. high. A carved stone head has been cemented into the socket hole. There is no ornament or inscription. Its unusual shape and absence of weathering make this stone of doubtful authenticity. It resembles the coping stone of a gate pillar. Hexham was a licensed sanctuary from the 7th century until after the Dissolution. See Illustration Card. (4)
Removed a short distance to NY 9417 6394. (5)
[NY 9418 6394] Sanctuary Cross (remains of). (6)
Condition unchanged. (7)
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FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1956; E Geary
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1960; J L Davidson
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; J R Foster
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1960; J L Davidson
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; J R Foster
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