Welcome to the blog of the Gloucestershire cross-slab survey. Cross-slabs are a class of medieval stone grave markers which are decorated with a cross motif; they are most commonly found at churches and monastic sites, although some are held in museums. The survey aims to record all surviving medieval cross-slabs across Gloucestershire, compile a gazetteer database, and publish a corpus of Gloucestershire cross-slabs.
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Monday, 29 December 2014
Medieval cross-slabs in Gloucestershire
This project will be recording medieval cross-slabs in Gloucestershire, cross-slabs are a
relatively overlooked class of medieval funerary monument compared to the better
known and often more magnificent effigy slabs and tombs, but what exactly are cross-slabs? Cross-slabs are essentially
characterised by a central cross motif, although there is considerable variety
in their style and decoration, and there is overlap with other types of
monument.
Cross-slab with chalice from St Mary Edgeworth |
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This blog is currently under construction, for further information please contact Chiz Harward via email at chiz@urban-archaeology.co.uk
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