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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. | | | Description | Detailed illustration of the hog-back tombstone in St Peter's Church, Heysham. It stands in the S aisle, and dates from the 9th century. Richly decorated with a stag hunting scene from the Norse legend of Sigurd. Notice also the zigzag carving and curious bear-like creatires at either end. |
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