English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
05
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
A possible grave- or coffin-cover, in medium-grained yellow sandstone, 132 cm long x 42 cm wide x 9 - 10 cm deep. Towards the upper end is a small relief cross, suggesting an 11th century date. Found under the floor of the chancel in 1969.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Grave- or coffin-cover, in medium-grained massive yellow sandstone. Chipped but unworn. A (top): edged by a wavering grooved moulding. Towards the upper end is a small relief cross, of a type which when found on smaller stones seems to be late. This piece has few diagnostic features but could possibly have covered a stone coffin. 132 cm long x 42 cm wide x 9 - 10 cm deep. C11 Found under the floor of the chancel during renovation of the heating system in 1969, and associated with a fragment of baluster shaft; probably not in situ. Dated C11th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Saxo-Norman grave or coffin cover
Site Type: Specific
Grave Slab
HER Number
413
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 413 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 Appendix A 153-4, Pt 2 pl. 152.797 (M'mouth 30
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
04
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Dolomite
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment in local dolomite36.5 cm high x 30 cm wide x 15.5 cm deep. Contains a cross in high relief (identical with another at Monkwearmouth, built into the west gable of the tower) with arms tapering sharply towards a large round centre. The date of its discovery is unknown as is its date of origin, somewhere between the 7th century and 11th century A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Cross
SITEDESC
Architectural feature in Hartlepool and Roker dolomite. Chipped but unweathered. A (broad): cross in high relief. The arms taper sharply towards a large round centre. The upper and both horizontal arms touch the edge of the stone, whereas the lower is attached to a narrow stem. This example. tapering arms and wide centre, can be found in this area on grave-markers of the overlap period. It is identical with Monkwearmouth 28 (built into W gable of tower and not on SMR) and so could be part of C7 church rather than an insertion for consecration of C11 tower. These two stones are clearly a pair, and may be regarded as consecration or dedication crosses, but for original church or rebuilt tower? 36.5 cm high x 30 cm wide x 15.5 cm deep. Date uncertain - late C7 or C11. There is no evidence for its discovery. Dated C7th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural feature
Site Type: Specific
Carved Stone
HER Number
412
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 412 >> B. Colgrave, 1948, St. Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, Transactions Architectural and Archaeological Society Durham and Northumberland,X (for 1944-53), 193
Illustration H.M. & J. Taylor, 1965, Anglo-Saxon Architecture I, fig. 204
R.J.Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 133-4, Pt 2 pl. 116.620 (Monkwearmouth 29)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
04
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Dolomite
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
The end fragment of a curving decorative strip in local dolomite, 6 cm high x 4.4. cm wide x 2.3 cm deep. One surface is smoothly polished and deeply incised with 2 parallel lines. The stone could relate to other fragments found locally (e.g. HER nos. 401-410). It was found in 1966 and is thought to date to between the 7th and 8th centuries A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
End fragment of curving strip, in Hartlepool and Roker dolomite. Condition good. A: the surface is smoothly polished and deeply incised with 2 parallel lines. D and F: smoothly dressed. This seems to be part of a curving decorative strip. It could relate to some of the other fragments in the same type of stone and finished with a smooth polished surface. 6 cm high x 4.4. cm wide x 2.3 cm deep. Late C7 - early C8. Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
411
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 411 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 133, Pt 2 pl. 125.693 (Monkwearmouth 27)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
04
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment, 5 cm high x 10.5 cm wide x 9 cm deep, probably a corner stone, in medium-grained, reddened sandstone. The remains of three carved faces survive, containing some decoration. It was found in 1966 and is thought to date to between the 7th and 9th centuries A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Corner fragment, in medium-grained, micaceous reddened sandstone. Worn. The remains of three carved faces survive, edged by a roll moulding. The central part of one is bisected by a deep rounded moulding. It could be part of the end of a cross-arm with an interlace strand surviving on one face. However, the 'strand' is rather heavy in comparison with the edge moulding, so that it is possible that this could be the ridged roof of a small shrine. 5 cm high x 10.5 cm wide x 9 cm deep. C7-C9. Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
410
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 410 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 133, Pt 2 pl. 125.691-2 (Monkwearmouth 26)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
04
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment in coarse-grained yellow sandstone, 11 cm high x 7.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm deep. Probably the corner of a shaft or building stone, with a grooved moulding. The stone appears to have been recut and there are traces of fine mortar with a soft lime-washed surface covering the surface of the primary paint, which is a dense white covering over-painted with red. It was found in 1967 and is thought to date to between the 7th and 8th centuries A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment in coarse-grained carboniferous yellow sandstone. Condition good. This is the corner of a shaft or building stone, with a grooved moulding, and has been recut. There are traces of fine mortar with a soft lime-washed surface covering the surface of the primary paint. This is a dense white covering over-painted with red. Similar plaster painted with red stripes or bands on a white background has been found in the course of excavations at Monkwearmouth and several of the balusters (SMR 97) were painted. This stone is one of the few instances where the paint has been applied directly to the rough surface of the sandstone. 11 cm high x 7.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm deep. Late C7 - mid C8. Found in 1967 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
409
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 409 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt.1 133, Pt 2 pl. 124.685 (Monkwearmouth 25)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
03
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
Cross or architectural fragment in medium-grained yellow sandstone, comparable with HER no. 407. The fragment is 6 cm high x 8 cm wide x 4 cm deep. It was found in 1966 and is thought to date to between the 7th and 9th centuries A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Cross
SITEDESC
Cross or architectural fragment in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Worn. Part of a boss with interlace in the centre and a raised grooved edging. This is possibly the centre of a cross, but it could be some architectural decoration. It may be compared with SMR 407. 6 cm high x 8 cm wide x 4 cm deep. C7-C9. Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7-9th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon cross or architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Carved Stone
HER Number
408
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 408 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 132, Pt 2 pl. 125.688-90 (Monkwearmouth 24)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
03
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment in medium grained yellow sandstone, 7 cm high x 5.3 cm wide x 2.5 cm deep, with one carved face surviving. It was found in 1962 and is thought to date to between the 7th and 9th centuries A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment, in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Unworn. Only part of one face survives. It has a flat chamfered moulding enclosing a bold cable. "This is possibly part of an architectural decoration, but it could be part of a slab. The carving is confident but departs from the fine miniature style of what may be considered the earlier pieces". 7 cm high x 5.3 cm wide x 2.5 cm deep. C7-C9. Found in 1962 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7-9th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
407
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 407 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 132, Pt 2 pl. 124.684 (Monkwearmouth 23)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
02
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Dolomite
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment carved in local dolomite, 18 cm high x 11 cm wide x 6 cm deep. Two carved faces survive, one decorated with a straight line pattern, the other plain. It was found in 1959 and is thought to date to the late 9th or early 10th century A.D. This and the Tidfirth stone (HER no. 90) are evidence for the continued tradition of stone carving on the site after full monastic occupation had ceased.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment, in Hartlepool and Roker dolomite. Broken but unworn. Only two faces are carved. A: "The surviving fragment of the carved face contains part of a straight line pattern; curving away from it is an incised cable border and an outer roll moulding". B: plain. "This and the Tidfirth stone (SMR 90) are evidence for the continued tradition of stone carving on the site after full monastic occupation had ceased, since the incised technique and the straight line meander are more characteristic of the Anglo-Scandinavian than the Anglian tradition. It is not certain whether this is part of a cross-shaft or slab since there seems to be part of a chamfered dressed face behind the outer roll mouldings". 18 cm high x 11 cm wide x 6 cm deep. Last quarter of C9 to first quarter of C10. Found in 1959 in archaeological excavations. Dated C9-10th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
406
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 406 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 132 Pt 2 pl. 124.680 (Monkwearmouth 22)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
02
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Dolomite
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment with one surviving carved face, 5.6 cm high x 8.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm deep. It was found in 1964 and is thought to date to the late 7th century A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment, in Hartlepool and Roker dolomite. Condition good. Only one face is carved. A (broad): "The upper plane of the carving is surrounded by a wide flat curving frame edged by a narrow roll moulding. This encloses a curving band of two registers of simple pattern, and on the right, curving in the opposite direction, are two registers of what are possibly meant to be the same pattern although the terminal at the right ends in a single loop. The lower plane of the stone has been broken but is dressed". 5.6 cm high x 8.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm deep. Last quarter of C7. Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
405
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 405 >> G. Adcock, 1974, A study of the types of interlace on Northumbrian sculpture Durham University, Unpublished M Phil thesis, 71-2, pl. 8
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 132, Pt 2 pl. 124.677-9 (Monkwearmouth 21)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
COMP2
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
87
DAY1
02
DAY2
13
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Dolomite
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557800
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
An architectural fragment in local dolomite, 6.5 cm high x 10.5 cm wide x 5 cm deep, with two carved faces containing a fragment of interlace. May be part of the same piece as HER 401 and 403. It was found in 1966 and is thought to date to the late 7th century A.D.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment in Hartlepool and Roker dolomite. Fragmentary but not worn. Only two faces are carved. A (broad): fragment of interlace, possibly an encircled pattern. E (top): slightly curving chamfered face, dressed to a smooth polished surface. Could be part of the same piece as SMR 401 and 403. 6.5 cm high x 10.5 cm wide x 5 cm deep. Last quarter of C7. Found in 1966 in archaeological excavations. Dated C7th.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
404
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 404 >> G. Adcock, 1974, A study of the types of interlace on Northumbrian sculpture Durham University, Unpublished M Phil thesis, 70, pl. 7B
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1 131-2, Pt 2 pl. 124.686-7 (Monkwearmouth 20)
YEAR1
1991
YEAR2
1996