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You can see an example of a processional cross with the four evangelists and figures of Mary and St John in fig. 71 in: Colum Hourihane's The Processional Cross in Late Medieval England: 'The Dallye Cross', London, Society of Antiquaries, 2005. Also others in figs. 60-1, 65, in collections of: V & A (71); Lamport Parish Church, Northants. 60-1; BM, (65)
Gordon Plumb
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Er, before Gordon picks me up, that's 1436/7-1449!
Rosemary
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Subject: [M-R] images - processional cross
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Dear Genevra
Your recent comment re Padua, asking people to tell you if they need images has prompted me to write.
I have had a look at your site but have not seen any images of a particular kind of processional cross I have been looking for. The Edward VI inventories of Lincoln cathedral record a processional cross given to the cathedral by, 'my man', Bishop William Alnwick (bishop of Lincoln 1426-49). It is described as a crucifix with images of the four evangelists on each corner - so far, so usual. But it also has images of Mary and John sticking out on either side - as in a rood screen. Forgive my inelegant description.
I once had time to kill on Peterborough station and ran to the cathedral (former abbey) for a quick look round. In the treasury, which was open, was a processional cross looking very like the inventory description. It belongs to a Lincolnshire church and it's tempting to think it might be the very one, although they may have been more common than they are now. Of course, I did not have my camera and every time I have returned since (usually with family in tow), the treasury has been closed and I have been unable to find anyone who can help me get photographs - I think they think I'm casing the joint for burglary! Clearly I need to go back with a proper appointment and permission.
In the mean time, do you, or does anyone else on the list have any images of such a cross or any idea of how common they are/may have been? I have a photo taken from a poster I caught sight of in Venice last year, that I can send you off-list so you can see what I mean.
Many thanks,
Rosemary
Dr RCE Hayes
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