Breamore & Romsey

Title

Breamore & Romsey

Subject

Archaeology

Description

1) Photographs of the exterior of Breamore Church, a Saxon arch (and inscription) within, and a Saxon rood (crucifixion carving). The photographs were taken personally. 2) Small Saxon sculptured relief displayed in Romsey Abbey, (again a crucifixion).

Breamore Church - Saxon rood (Crucifixion) over entrance door inside later porch, also Saxon arch inside Church, and a view of the exterior to provide context.

Romsey Abbey: a miniature Saxon carving of the crucifixion on display in the Abbey.

Creator

I took the photographs

Files

Romsey small carving of crucifixion scene
Saxon Rood at Breamore
Saxon arch & inscription at Breamore
Breamore Church - exterior

Citation

I took the photographs, “Breamore & Romsey,” Woruldhord, accessed May 4, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/232.

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