Anglo-Saxon sandstone shaft from a cross. From Lowther, Cumbria, England, reputedly from the churchyard. Late 8th to early 9th century AD. The scrolling vine ornament is a symbol of Christ as the True Vine which gives life.

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Anglo-Saxon sandstone shaft from a cross. From Lowther, Cumbria, England, reputedly from the churchyard. Late 8th to early 9th century AD. The scrolling vine ornament is a symbol of Christ as the True Vine which gives life.

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Photo credit: © World History Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: anglo-saxon, archival, archive, christianity, cross, crucifix, english, historical, history, sandstone, scrolling, shaft, vine