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Grims Cross, wheel-headed

Archaeology

Two fragments of a carved cross-shaft which were found built into the wall of the old church of Kirk Michael. 


On each face they bear the shaft of a cross and the lower part of a plain ring connecting the limbs. One side only shows interlaces, namely, double-twist and diamond-shaped rings, plain twist-and-ring, and a decorated form of tendril pattern. The other face bears a ring-chain pattern on the shaft, and the panels to either side are occupied with figures. To the left is a robed man crowned by a 'nimbus' or halo and carrying a staff. Below him are two armed men, one of whom is upside down, and a boar. To the right are two hounds or wolves, followed by a man armed with a sword and spear, and below him a monster, perhaps a giant fish.


The edge bears a damaged inscription which has been translated as, 'Grim raised this cross to the memory of Hromund (his brother's) son.'


See also Manx Cross 126.

Kirk Michael Church

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Michael
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3174890828

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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