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Cross, Carlisle
Cathedral
The Dean of Carlisle communicated the recent discovery of
part of an ancient cross, or head-stone, built into the wall
and brought to light during the works now in progress at
Carlisle Cathedral. A representation of this interesting
relique was sent by Mr. Purday, the clerk of the works, and
he stated that it had been found in the walls of the south
transept, and had probably been placed there about the year
1300. It has been supposed that this cross, which is rudely
formed and of singular fashion, may be assigned to the
period when the Cathedral was rebuilt by Egfrid king of
Northumberland, in the seventh century. Several objects of
the Roman age have been discovered during the restoration
now in progress at Carlisle Cathedral. An historical sketch
of that ancient fabric has been lately published by the
Dean.
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