Carved crucifix

Many treasures from Somerset churches were destroyed at the Reformation. This alabaster fragment formed part of a crucifixion scene and was carved in Nottingham in about 1500. It probably comes from the church of SS Peter and Paul, Bishopês Hull.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
TTNCM : A.3237
Collection Class
Middle Ages
Material
stone, alabaster
Common Name
carved crucifix
Simple Name
crucifix
Period Classification
Medieval (AD 1066-1500)
Production Town
Nottingham
Production County
Nottinghamshire
Production Country
England
Production Date
1425-1475

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