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Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone)
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Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone)
3527854 Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone) by Anglo-Saxon; 22.2x16.5x7.5 cm; Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; (add.info.: Incised cross and border and runic inscription. The stone is smoothly dressed on all sides. The cross has expanded arms and a circled centre. The inscribed name Hilddigyth in runes is divided after the fourth character by the stem of the cross and the g has been added above the line.
Found in July 1833 near the graveyard of St. Hildas Church, Hartlepool.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23663810
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
Crucifix Early Medieval Funerary Grave Marker Grave Stone Gravestone Headstone Inscribed Northumbria Northumbrian Runes Runic Saxon Slab Tablet Tomb Stone Tombstone
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This print showcases a remarkable grave marker from the mid-7th to mid-8th century, crafted out of limestone by Anglo-Saxon artisans. Measuring 22.2x16.5x7.5 cm, this exquisite piece is currently housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock in the UK. The grave marker features an intricately incised cross and border, accompanied by a runic inscription. The stone's smooth dressing on all sides adds to its refined appearance. Notably, the cross displays expanded arms with a circled center, symbolizing spiritual significance. What makes this artifact even more intriguing is the presence of an inscribed name - Hilddigyth - divided after the fourth character by the stem of the cross. Additionally, above the line, we can observe that "g" has been added as part of this ancient script. Discovered near St. Hildas Church graveyard in Hartlepool during July 1833, this find offers valuable insights into early medieval Christian burial practices within Northumbria. As you delve into this image captured by Bridgeman Images for eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums' collection, let your imagination transport you back in time to appreciate both its religious and historical significance. This beautifully carved and inscribed grave marker serves as a tangible link to our ancestors' lives and beliefs during that era.
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