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Rare 12th-14th Century Medieval Antique Consecration Stone Fragment – Radial Cross Design
Rare 12th-14th Century Medieval Antique Consecration Stone Fragment – Radial Cross Design
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A rare and evocative fragment of a medieval consecration stone, carved in dense limestone with a radial cross design — likely a variant of the consecration cross used to mark sacred points within a church or chapel. Likely English or Northern France and dating to the 12th-14th Century. The stone bears a deeply incised circular motif with radiating arms, forming a stylised cross that may represent either a cross pattée or a simplified solar cross, depending on regional carving conventions.
Consecration crosses were traditionally placed at twelve points on the interior walls of a church during its dedication, often marked with holy oil by the bishop. In some cases, stones like this were embedded into altars, thresholds, or boundary markers to signify sanctified ground. The radial design suggests a liturgical or symbolic function, possibly linked to the rite of dedication or the marking of a holy boundary.
This fragment shows clear weathering and tool marks, with a strong sense of age and devotional purpose. It would have originally formed part of a larger architectural or liturgical structure, and now stands as a powerful relic of medieval ecclesiastical practice.
Provenance: England or Northern France. 12th to 14th century. Acquired from a Norfolk-based collection.
Material: Carved limestone.
Condition: Radial cross motif (possibly cross pattée or solar cross variant). Surface wear, edge losses, and tool marks are consistent with age. Structurally stable. Photos show the actual item.
Dimensions: 20 cm x 18 cm x 16 cm (7.87 × 7.08 × 6.3 inches)
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