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ECM: Llantwit Major; pillar (replica)

Cylindrical pillar with a vertical V-shaped groove along the whole of its length. Its top is fractured off and is missing; its foot is sharply splayed. The whole surface is decorated in low relief in four zones, the edges of the groove have plain bead mouldings, which are carried round horizontally to demarcate the zones, each of which is itself framed by similar moulding: 1. Regular double-beaded plaitwork (incomplete); 2. Double-beaded eight-strand plaitwork with horizontal and vertical breaks; 3. Double-beaded twelve-strand plaitwork with regular breaks, incorporating a free ring and; 4. Band of irregular double chevrons.

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

2006.27H/1

Find Information

Site Name: St Illtyd's Church, Llantwit Major

Date: 1695

Notes: Original monument formerly located in the parish churchyard, where it was discovered (above), but is now located standing against the N. wall of the western nave, re-set inside.

Acquisition

old stock, 31/7/2006

Measurements

height / mm:2060

Techniques

Cast

Material

Rhaetic sandstone
Fibreglass

Location

location verified by NMB

Categories

Group III: Pillar Cross not verified
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