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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. | | | Description | Ancient Cross at St Mary and Michael's Church, Great Urswick.
The stone was found on the site by a turn-of-the-century vicar and was investigated on the site by the respected historian WG Collingwood, and may possibly describe a meeting between two important church leaders, and church rune stone holds the key to a 1600 year-old story that reveals the origins of Christianity in Britain. |
| Posted Comments: Thorgrim (2005-05-05) | Beutiful photograph. Light coming through the window revealing the detail of the carvings and balanced by the flowers. Prizewinner! |
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