Anglo-Saxon stone on Coquet Island (Hauxley)
Stone slab found on the beach below lighthouse [NU 20 SE 23] in 1969 by E Dunn of Department of Zoology, University of Durham. Measures 203mm high x 172-150mm wide x 37.5mm deep. Now in Department of Archaeology, University of Durham.
On one broad face is a cross. Stone could be a grave marker from the early monastic cemetery. Distinctive triangular top, unique in Northumbrian series. Last quarter of 7th to first quarter of 8th century in date. (1)
On one broad face is a cross. Stone could be a grave marker from the early monastic cemetery. Distinctive triangular top, unique in Northumbrian series. Last quarter of 7th to first quarter of 8th century in date. (1)
N5613
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