Gents Mag 1855 part 1 p.288

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	Gentleman's Magazine 1855 part 1 p.288
cross   Carlisle Cathedral
	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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