crucified / risen - Nassington Northamptonshire
Saxon cross shaft one of many that were set at convenient sites for itinerant monks or priests to preach to the inhabitants. These crosses were probably placed at sites that were already considered sacred in pagan worship. Originally found in 1809, it was again discovered near the foundations of the north wall during the 1885 restoration !!.
On the front is Christ on the cross with a man holding the sponge on a reed on the left, a soldier holding a spear on the right. Above on either side is the sun and moon. . Above are feet of a lost figure suggesting an ascension scene . On the rear is a saxon rope pattern and vine with grapes www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/4nF78A - Church of St. Mary the Virgin and All Saints, Nassington, Northamptonshire
crucified / risen - Nassington Northamptonshire
Saxon cross shaft one of many that were set at convenient sites for itinerant monks or priests to preach to the inhabitants. These crosses were probably placed at sites that were already considered sacred in pagan worship. Originally found in 1809, it was again discovered near the foundations of the north wall during the 1885 restoration !!.
On the front is Christ on the cross with a man holding the sponge on a reed on the left, a soldier holding a spear on the right. Above on either side is the sun and moon. . Above are feet of a lost figure suggesting an ascension scene . On the rear is a saxon rope pattern and vine with grapes www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/4nF78A - Church of St. Mary the Virgin and All Saints, Nassington, Northamptonshire