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HER Number:MDV67989
Name:St Mary's Parish Church, Sculpture

Summary

Fragment of 15th century alabaster sculpture from St Mary's church in Cheriton Bishop

Location

Grid Reference:SX 773 935
Map Sheet:SX79SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishCheriton Bishop
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishCHERITON BISHOP

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX79SE/9/1

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Allan, J., 2001, An Angel from Pinhoe and other Medieval English Alabasters in Devon, 168 (Article in Serial). SDV338906.

A small fragment of 15th century Nottingham alabaster was found in 1884 during the rebuilding of the south wall of the nave at St Mary's church in Cheriton Bishop. The fragment depicts Christ carrying the cross with two other characters behind with traces of gilding.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV338906Article in Serial: Allan, J.. 2001. An Angel from Pinhoe and other Medieval English Alabasters in Devon. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 59. A5 Paperback. 168.

Associated Monuments

MDV8481Part of: Cheriton Bishop, St Mary's Parish Church (Building)

Associated Finds

  • FDV2119 - CARVING (XI to Unknown - 1066 AD)
  • FDV1037 - SCULPTURE (XV - 1401 AD to 1500 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 6 2009 11:17AM