Posted on 03/19/2010 8:04:49 AM PDT by NYer
A late-Medieval crucifix found in Gloucestershire has been declared treasure by a coroner.
The 500-year-old silver pendant was discovered by a man in Yanworth, near Cirencester, in June 2009.
It depicts Christ on the front flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist and on the reverse, St Christopher carrying the Christ Child.
Cirencester's Corinium museum hopes to buy the cross, which is now being valued by independent auctioneers.
Kurt Adams, finds liaison officer for Gloucestershire and Avon, said: "Finds such as this silver cross are a very rare finds, especially when considering this object is a truly exceptional example of the Medieval jewellers' art and would represent a very significant loss for the owner."
The 1996 Treasure Act legally obliges finders of historic metal objects to report their discovery to the local coroner who determines whether or not it constitutes treasure.
Finders and landowners are eligible for a reward.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
Thanks ct!
I've spent years in the Far East, but never managed to make it to the UK or Europe. If I did, I'd want to start at London and drive up to and through Scotland (west - east). Even better, as one of Scots descent, I'd like to do as a colleague did: rent a houseboat and cruise Loch Ness from end to end..
Not likely, though, since I'm 70+ now... :-(
Searched on "crucifix Gloucestershire" to find a better photograph of the treasure and found this:
Helen Slatter, a Phlebotomist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, with the crucifix that her employers at the hospital have asked her to remove whilst working
Hey, that’s the time to do it ! What else are you waiting for ?
Jesus died alone for us on the cross. He alone paid the price for our sins. Jesus is no longer dead. He is risen!!! This cross is a mess.
ping
If I win the lottery I’m moving to the Cotswolds:)
One of the most pleasant places on this beautiful Earth I’ve been fortunate to spend time in, for sure. :-))
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