Caedmon's cross

Caedmon lived in the 7th century (this cross not of this date!). He began adult life as an illiterate labourer but later became a monk at Whitby abbey and is the earliest known English poet.

 

The 'Hild' depicted is the abbess at the time - Abbess Hilda.

 

The cross stands in Whitby, St Mary's graveyard, at the top of the 199 steps, overlooking the harbour mouth.

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