Hi,
We have had a discussion here at Portsmouth and we reckon its is more likely to be Saxon. This is based on the style of piece and also the image of what could be Jesus on a cross . The Scandinavians did not covert until quite late. The area in which it was found was also not under Danelaw, which also makes it very unlikely it is Scandinavian.
Until its age is known this could all be wrong!
Claire Sturman
Natural Science Officer
Portsmouth City Museum and Records Service
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Sent: 21 October 2008 15:08
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Subject: Re: FW: Geology / artefact question!
I agree with Matt Williams. You need to get some higher resolution shots
of the rock type rather than the carving on the surface! However, based on
its general dark colour, the mottled appearance and the fact that is
seemed to be relatively easy to carve and has smoothed edges, I wouldn't
be surprised if it turns out to be serpentinite.
All best,
Lyall
> Dear GCG folk,
>
> I have had an enquiry about the possible original provenance of the
> archaeological carving in the photos below. Does anyone happen to
> recognise where it's from without needing a closer inspection? If we
> knew the source, the archaeologists may get more clues to the age of the
> carving. Of course if you happen to have any light to shine on the
> archaeology as well that's a bonus!
>
> Thanks for your help. Hoping to get to the AGM this year so may get to
> see some of you there.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Dale
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> Dale Johnston
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> From: Byard, Anni - Social & Community Services
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> Sent: 17 October 2008 15:00
> To: Dale Johnston; Gilmour, Lauren - Social & Community Services
> Subject: Geology / artefact question!
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> Hi Dale and Lauren how are you?
>
>
>
> Sorry for the double email, but I hope this gets your interest! Dale I
> remember you mentioning that you're a geologist - well, I hope you don't
> mind but I was wondering if you were able to identify the stone in the
> attached picture? To my untrained eye it looks like a type of
> granite....but I really don't know.
>
>
>
> And Lauren and Dale - Simon has suggested you may have some ideas on the
> date of the artefact too? It's obviously religious in its use, but we
> (the nationwide FLOs!) can't quite date it or source it. One person has
> mentioned Anglo-Scandinavian, and I wondered if being able to identify
> the stone would help? The object was found in a garden in Chalgrove
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> Many thanks in advance!
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>
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> Anni Byard
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