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ECM: Margam; Grutne Cross (replica)
Disc-headed pillar cross with tenon at the base. One face is decorated, the others are dressed smooth above a rounded base moulding. 1. The Disc-head is filled with an equal-arm cross carved in relief, with "fan-shaped" arms and circular angles, outlined by a plain edge-moulding, and with a central ring-and-pellet device; 2. The shaft is framed by a plain edge-moulding and contains a Latin inscription.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
1898.305
Find Information
Site Name: Margam Abbey, Margam
Notes: Original monument was formerly located standing S. of the Abbey Church. It is now located in the Margam Abbey Museum.
Acquisition
Purchase, 1898
Measurements
height / mm:1180
maximum width / mm:480
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:300
thickness / mm
diameter / mm:170 (of cross head)
Material
Pennant sandstone
Plaster of Paris
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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