Monument record MYO4612 - Hogback Stone
Summary
A hogback stone was found in Burton Stone Lane in 1964. It was found among other stone fragments which are thought to be demolition material from St Mary's Bishophill Senior. The ridge stylistically `emanates' from the mouth of a beast, the first of its type found in York. Tenth century, transitional style.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 5961 5273 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A hogback stone was found in Burton Stone Lane in 1964. It was found among other stone fragments which are thought to be demolition material from St Mary's Bishophill Senior. The ridge stylistically `emanates' from the mouth of a beast, the first of its type found in York. Tenth century, transitional style.
Corpus of Anglo-Saxon stone sculpture, volume 3 : York and eastern Yorkshire 93 by James Lang
NMR, 2019, NMR data (Digital archive). SYO2214.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2214 Digital archive: NMR. 2019. NMR data.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2020 3:20PM