Record ID: SOM-030F57
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic openwork mount of late medieval to early post-medieval date (AD 1450-1525), which takes the form of a winged lion.  The front of the mount appears to be decorated with a depiction of a winged lion, probably that of the evangelist St Mark. The lion is stood passant (i.e. on all fours with the front paw raised) with the legs, tail, and wings further defined by 15 apertures.  The reverse of the mount is plain, with a single circular stud in the centre.  The mount measures 32mm in diameter, 5mm in thickness, and weighs 14.6g.&…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1A8A8B
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy figurine, probably from a processional cross, of late medieval or very early post-medieval date (c.1500 AD). There appears to be a later addition of blue colouring added to the figure which is still visible in places. Description: The object consists of a draped standing male figure holding an object (probably a bible) in his left hand, and his right arm bent at the elbow so that the hand is raised with palm facing inwards. The arms are both drastically foreshortened, possibly to do away with unnecessary undercuts, facilitating the casting o…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-17A0F3
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilded copper-alloy openwork mount depicting a winged bull in in profile. It is sub-circular and flat with four circular and three irregular openwork voids. The voids help to define the spaces between the legs, between the body and the single visible wing and between the head and the approximately circular frame. The frame is partly made up by the wing and is interrupted just above the head and forward of the wing, where two or three small concavities define the contours of the beast’s horns. The mount is further decorated with engraved lines, some of which depict the ey…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-9BCA28
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval cast copper alloy figurine of the Virgin Mary, from the side arm of a processional cross, dating c. AD 1400 - 1530. The find depicts a female standing figure, looking slightly right, hooded and wearing a long robe. The right elbow bent and right hand clasped to the breast. The left arm is incomplete but is outstretched at the elbow. The reverse of the figure appears plain, but any moulding may be masked by corrosion products.  The figure is standing on a sub-rectangular base with two en…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1C16C
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy processional cross in two pieces with a cast copper alloy figure of Christ and three associated copper alloy fragments, c. AD 1470-1510. A small piece of wood was also present, but it is unclear whether or not this is contemporary with the rest of the object. Cross (33.6cm long, 32.7cm wide, 0.8cm thick). The main object is a Latin cross with three lozenge shaped terminals. The arms of the cross are decorated with one couplet of foliate projections each midway along their length, one to either side, followed by three more foliate projections on each of …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: NMS-7C5E4A
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a gilded copper-alloy side-arm from a medieval processional cross, of the kind used to support a flanking human figurine, representing usually the Virgin Mary or St. John the Evangelist. It is flat, rectangular in cross-section and broadly L-shaped with a worn break at each end. The horizontal part is narrower and straight , while the vertical column is wider and gently curved like an S. A narrow stem sprouts obliquely from each side of the column and terminates a large trefoil leaf, the innermost foil of which is integrally joined to the column.  Both faces of the co…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: NMS-DCD173
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper-alloy figurine, part of a group from a processional cross. It comprises the solid cast naturalistic figure. The back of the figure is undecorated. The figure is wearing a cloak or mantle that covers the head, and much of the body and feet. The face is oval, with worn details of eyes nose and mouth. The cloak is open slightly at the front revealing a horizontal possible tie and the draped folds of the lower part of the undergarment. Both of the arms are close to the body, and bent at the elbow, the right hand appears to be cradling a book, the le…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-799CC0
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval cast copper alloy figurine, probably from a processional cross, dating c. AD 1400 - 1530. The find depicts a draped, standing male figure holding a book in the left hand. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised with palm facing outwards, in a typically Medieval ecclesiastical pose. The figure is standing facing, with a clean shaven appearance and a well groomed head of hair, depicted as numerous sub-parallel linear incised grooves covering the whole crown of the head and radiating down. The…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: SF-4E28FC
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded, copper-alloy medieval openwork mount. It is roughly circular in shape with moulded openwork decoration in the centre. This is worn, but appears to depict a crude winged bull with raised hindlegs, small lines depicting horns and two curved, parallel lines for wings. There is a small hole below the chest of the bull, one above its rump and one in front of its chest. Small traces of gilding can be seen in places on the surface of this design. The reverse is flat and undecorated with a small, cylindrical attachment lug in the centre. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. …
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield Combust with Stanningfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-04B7BD
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy figurine, probably from a processional cross, of late medieval or very early post-medieval date (c.1400-1530). Description: The object consists of a draped standing male figure holding an object (probably a bible) in his left hand, and his right arm bent at the elbow so that the hand is raised with palm facing inwards. The arms are both drastically foreshortened, possibly to do away with unnecessary undercuts, facilitating the casting of the figure in a simple two-piece mould. The upper part of the body leans slightly to the left in a typic…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: KENT-0D79C3
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy figurine, probably from a processional cross, of late medieval or very early post-medieval date (c.1400-1530). Description: The object consists of a draped standing male figure holding an object (probably a bible) in his left hand, and his right arm bent at the elbow so that the hand is raised with palm facing inwards. The arms are both drastically foreshortened, possibly to do away with unnecessary undercuts, facilitating the casting of the figure in a simple two-piece mould. The figure is standing on a octagonally faceted stand which taper…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-950EF1
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The mount is sub-circular in plan and is generally flat in cross section. The front of the mount is decorated with a depiction of a winged lion, probably that of the evangelist St. Mark, cast in relatively high relief. The lion is depicted stood passant (i.e. on all fours with the front paw raised).  The reverse is flat and incised with an engraved quatrefoil, tudor-style rose.  Measurements: Diameter, 35.67mm; Thickness, 5.99mm; Weight, 20.28
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-BC064D
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilded copper-alloy figurine, part of a group from a processional or altar cross. It is solid and cast in the naturalistic three-dimensional form of a draped human figure. It is broadly plano-convex in cross-section for most of its length, being generally flatter on the reverse. The figure is wearing a cloak or mantle that covers the head and almost the whole of the body, extending to the floor. The face is oval. Brows, nose and closed mouth are all defined with subtle moulding. The cloak is open slightly at the chest, revealing a horizontal band underneath representing a tu…
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-B9F590
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval copper-alloy mount, dating to c.AD 1400-1500. The design comprises a stylised and crudely executed angel facing front, in chip carved relief. The angel is dressed in robes, the drapery of which conceals the legs. Depicted elements include wings, a halo and a collar; the left hand holds a harp or book whilst the right holds the hem of the robe. The rear of the mount is flat and undecorated and has the remains of a single shank in the centre, almost all of this is missing. File marks are visible on the rear. The front of the mount has retained most&n…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-4C2A79
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large, thick openwork mount made from gilded copper alloy, depicting a winged bull in profile looking left. It is largely circular, but the bull's head breaks the smooth curve and projects upwards slightly. The head looks forward, and has two horns pointing upwards, an ear pointing backwards, and a dished or concave nose. Behind the head, the animal's left wing extends upwards from the back; the right wing is lower, and emerges from the front of the chest, on the other side of the head. Both wings are decorated with cross-hatching. The chest is curved out i…
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-EAB55A
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy figurine dating to the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period. c. AD 1400 - 1530. Description: It consists of a draped standing male figure holding an object (probably a book) in his left hand/crook of their left arm. The right arm is bent at the elbow and held close to the side with the hand raised with palm pointing outwards, in a typical medieval ecclesiastical pose. The figure is standing facing with a clean shaven appearance and a moulded, sharply undercut, monk type hair style but it is not tonsured as numerous sub-parallel…
Created on: Thursday 18th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-1E9548
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early post Medieval gilded cast copper alloy terminal figurine from a processional cross. The figurine depicts a draped and cowled woman, 84.1mm in length, standing on a pedestal with both hands clasped across the chest. The face has clearly moulded features of eyes, nose and mouth. The drapery of the cloak or other garment is also clearly executed. The pedestal base narrows to a rectangular rectangular arm which terminates in an old break. The facets of the base around this break have faint incised decoration.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-810EEC
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper alloy mount, depicting the lion of Saint Mark, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1525. The mount is cast into the form of a winged lion left, with its head facing the viewer. Detail is cast in relief, with its facing projecting forwards, its tail curling around and through its back legs and with detail added to the main and wings. Additional detail, such as the toes are engraved. There is a drilled aperture between the back and left wing, probably intended to emphasise the distinction between the two and with a second central ape…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-92405A
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy figurine depicting a female figure, probably the Virgin Mary, 81.3mm in height and of late medieval or early post-medieval (pre reformation) date. Traces of gilding remain, most notably on the back. The figure appears to be wearing a cowl with hood; the head is angled to the right and the feet to the left. The figure's left arm appears to be bent at the elbow and folded across the chest, but the right arm is incomplete. Two shallow cavities, one each side, at the base of the figure may represent attachment points. This object is comparable to medieval processio…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A16D42
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy trefoil mount possibly from a medieval processional cross. Decorated with moulded grooves on both faces the trefoil rises straight up from an integral bar (broken at both ends) with a flat underside, rounded top and a groove along both faces. There is no surviving gilding. Cf. Carter 2009 in which there is no very close parallel. Height 38.3mm. Width 21.7mm. Thickness of trefoil 2.2mm, of bar 6.8mm. Late 15th - early 16th century.
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2020
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