Medieval crucifix

Photo: West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service CC By SA2.0

Object type: Crucifix

Period: Medieval

Primary material: Copper alloy

Date found: 02/12/2022

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Description

A copper alloy crucifix dating to AD 1250 – 1600. It would probably have been attached to a wooden cross and may have incurred the loss of the hand and feet when it was forcibly pulled from it. It is a Find of Note: County Importance.

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