Building stone, in medium-grained orange sandstone. In good condition. A normal building block, 14 cm high x 23 cm wide x 28 cm deep, with one very smoothly dressed face, inscribed in Anglo-Saxon capitals: HELMGYT. Dated to the 8th century and found in 1973 during archaeological excavations.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Building stone, in medium-grained orange sandstone. Condition good. A normal building block, with one very smoothly dressed face, inscribed in Anglo-Saxon capitals: HELMGYT 14 cm high x 23 cm wide x 28 cm deep. C8. Found in 1973 in archaeological excavations in the tumble of the Saxon building. Perhaps a masculine name. Dated 8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon building stone
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
1211
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1211 >> J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, 360-1, 363, pl. 64B
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 114, pl. 97 (522) (Jarrow 18)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Commemorative
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
01
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
6
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Architectural panel, 52.1 cm high x 64.8 cm wide, in 2 pieces, set in the west-facing internal wall above the chancel arch. In medium-grained yellow sandstone; in good condition. Bears a Latin inscription in Anglo-Saxon capitals on 2 stones, 3 lines on each, unenclosed by mouldings. DEDICATIOBASILICAE SCIPAULI VIIII KLMAI ANNOXV((E))CFRIDIR((EG)) CE((OL))FRIDIABBEIVSDEM((Q)) Q:EC((C))LESDOAVCTORE CO((ND))ITORISANNOIIII "The dedication of the basilica of St. Paul on the 9th day before the Kalends of May in the 15th year of King Ecfrid; and in the 4th (sc. 'year') of abbot Ceolfrid, founder, by the guidance of God, of the same church". The oldest surviving church dedication in England, probably contemporary with the actual dedication of St. Paul's in 685. First mentioned in 1607
SITEASS
The oldest surviving church dedication in England, probably contemporary with the actual dedication of St. Paul's in 685. First mentioned in 1607; until 1783 in the north wall of the church demolished in that year - perhaps the original position.
Site Type: Broad
Commemorative Stone
SITEDESC
Architectural panel, in 2 pieces, set in the west-facing internal wall above the chancel arch. In medium-grained flaggy yellow sandstone, good condition. Bears a Latin inscription in Anglo-Saxon capitals on 2 stones, 3 lines on each, unenclosed by mouldings. DEDICATIOBASILICAE SCIPAULI VIIII KLMAI ANNOXV((E))CFRIDIR((EG)) CE((OL))FRIDIABBEIVSDEM((Q)) Q:EC((C))LESDOAVCTORE CO((ND))ITORISANNOIIII "The dedication of the basilica of St. Paul on the 9th day before the Kalends of May in the 15th year of King Ecfrid; and in the 4th (sc. 'year') of abbot Ceolfrid, founder, by the guidance of God, of the same church". 52.1 cm high x 64.8 cm wide. Dated C7th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon inscribed panel
Site Type: Specific
Dedication Stone
HER Number
1210
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1210 >> W. Camden, 1607, Britannia, 606
J. Brand, 1789, History of Newcastle, II, 50-51
J.R. Boyle, 1880, On the monastery and church of St. Paul, Jarrow, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, X, 199-201, 209, fig. 5
J.D. Rose, 1911, Notes on the cross-slab at St. Paul's, Jarrow, Antiquities of Sunderland, XII, 37-9
E. Gilbert, 1956, The Anglian Remains at Jarrow Church,Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 5, I (for 1951-56), 316, 319-20, pl. 20
B. Colgrave & T. Romans, 1962, A Guide to St. Paul's Church, Jarrow, and its Monastic Buildings, 22-3, pl. facing 29
E.A. Fisher, 1962, The Greater Anglo-Saxon Church, 76-7, figs. 12, 16
E. Okasha, 1971, Hand-list of Anglo-Saxon Non-runic Inscriptions, 85-6, pl. 61
J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, 343-74, pl. 60
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, pp. 113-14, pl. 98 (524) (Jarrow 17)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
992
DAY1
25
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Cross-slab, in two pieces, in coarse-grained massive yellow sandstone. One is 86.4 cm high x 53 cm wide; the other 14 cm high x 58.5 cm wide x 55 cm deep. Together they are part of an incomplete upright slab, originally fashioned in 3 parts from re-used Roman stones. The upper part of the cross is missing; the horizontal arms survive on the side of a Roman inscribed stone. In the lower quadrants of the cross is Latin inscription in seriffed Anglo-Saxon capitals: ((INHO)) // ((CSI.- GVLA // R((- NOVI // TAR((E.- DITVR // MVN((DO- Restored to IN HOC SINGULARI SIGNO VITA REDDITUR MUNDO (In this unique sign life is restored to the world). There are also traces of a Roman inscription.
SITEASS
a. 86.4 cm high x 53 cm wide; b. 14 cm high x 58.5 cm wide x 55 cm deep. a. first mentioned in 1789, built text inwards in jamb of window. b. said to have been found in 1782 alterations. Perhaps one of the original fitments of the church, - it was clearly built into a wall.
Site Type: Broad
Religious House
SITEDESC
Cross-slab, in two pieces, in coarse-grained massive yellow sandstone. Damaged at one side but unweathered. Incomplete upright slab, originally fashioned in 3 parts from re-used Roman stones. A (broad): Upper part of cross missing. Horizontal arms survive on side of a Roman inscribed stone. Heavy cable moulding on one edge. The cross fills the frame, cf. Jarrow 10. In the lower quadrants of the cross is Latin inscription in seriffed Anglo-Saxon capitals: ((INHO)) // ((CSI.- GVLA // R((- NOVI // TAR((E.- DITVR // MVN((DO- Restored to IN HOC SINGULARI SIGNO VITA REDDITUR MUNDO (In this unique sign life is restored to the world). E (top): traces of Roman inscription. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon cross-slab
Site Type: Specific
Cross
HER Number
1209
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1209 >> J. Brand, 1789, History of Newcastle, II, 62-4
M.A. Richardson, 1842, Local Historian's Table Book, Historical Division, II, 293-4 and fig.
G.F. Browne, 1886, On inscriptions at Jarrow and Monkwearmouth, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, XI, 27-8
C.C. Hodges, in W. Page, ed. 1905, Anglo-Saxon remains, Victoria County History, Durham,I, 234
J.D. Rose, 1911, Notes on the cross-slab at St. Paul's, Jarrow, Antiquities of Sunderland, XII
H.H. Howorth, 1914, The great crosses of the seventh century in northern England, Archaeological Journal, LXXI, 47
W. Levinson, 1943, The inscription on the Jarrow cross, Archaeologia Aeliana, 4, XXI, 121-6
E. Okasha, 1971, Hand-list of Anglo-Saxon Non-runic Inscriptions, 86-7, pl. 63
J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, 360-1, 363-4, pl. 62A
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol.I,Part1,pp.112-13,pls.95(518),96,97(521)(Jarrow 16a-b)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
21
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Architectural fragment in medium-grained yellow sandstone, 11 cm high x 18 cm wide. Unworn, but only one face is visible. A raised central band is flanked by 2 rows of zig- zags. The face is framed by a single roll-moulding. Late 7th century - early 8th century. Built into the west wall of the north porch of the church.
Site Type: Broad
Architectural Fragment
SITEDESC
Architectural fragment (?), in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Unworn. Only one face is visible. A raised central band is flanked by 2 rows of zig- zags. The face is framed by a single roll-moulding. 11 cm high x 18 cm wide. Late C7 - early C8. Built into the west wall of the north porch of the church, inside. No evidence for its discovery. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon architectural fragment
Site Type: Specific
Architectural Fragment
HER Number
1208
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1208 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 112, pl. 93 (500) (Jarrow 15)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
Crossref
1206
DAY1
21
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Inscribed slab in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Unworn, with incomplete Latin inscription in Anglo-Saxon capitals. Roll moulding on the only complete edge. 19.7 cm high x 21.6 cm wide x 9.5 cm deep. Late 7th century-early 8th century, found in December 1782 when taking down the nave walls.
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
SITEDESC
Inscribed slab in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Smoothly dressed, unworn. A (broad): incomplete Latin inscription in Anglo-Saxon capitals. Roll moulding on the only complete edge. -BERCHTI: -E))DVERI: -C)).CRVCEM: B (narrow): part of a row of straight balusters. 19.7 cm high x 21.6 cm wide x 9.5 cm deep. Late C7-early C8. Found in December 1782 in taking down the nave walls. Possibly part of the same monument as Jarrow 13. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon inscribed slab
Site Type: Specific
Grave Slab
HER Number
1207
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1207 >> J. Brand, 1789, History of Newcastle, II, 64
M.A. Richardson, 1842, Local Historian's Table Book, Historical Division, II, 293
J. Stuart, 1867, Sculptured Stones of Scotland, II, 65, pl. cxvi.3
J.R. Boyle, 1880, On the monastery and church pf St. Paul, Jarrow, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, X, 201 and fig.
G.F. Browne, 1886, On inscriptions at Jarrow and Monkwearmouth, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, XI, 28-30 and fig.
Illustration H.E. Savage, 1900, Jarrow church and monastery, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, XXII, fig. on 45
E. Okasha, 1971, Hand-list of Anglo-Saxon Non-runic Inscriptions, 86, pl. 62
J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, 361-2, 363-4, pl. 65A
R.J. Cramp & R. Miket, 1982, Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Antiquities, no. 56
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 112, pl. 95 (514-17) (Jarrow 14)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
19
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433900
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565200
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Fragment of an upright slab, in medium-grained yellow sandstone, 11.5 cm high x 9.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm deep. Unworn, with a fragmentary inscription in seriffed Anglo-Saxon capitals, framed on the one complete side by roll moulding. Dated to the late 7th century to early 8th century. Found in 1971 during archaeological excavations.
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
SITEDESC
Fragment of upright slab, in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Unworn. A (broad): fragmentary inscription in seriffed Anglo-Saxon capitals, framed on the one complete side by roll moulding. IN(( ))- ((.))- B and C missing. D (narrow): a roll moulding encloses a line of 5 straight balusters and part of a plain panel. 11.5 cm high x 9.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm deep. Late C7 to early C8. Found in 1971 in the archaeological excavations. For the script cf. Jarrow 14, and in the same tradition as Jarrow 17. The baluster edging is characteristic of "early architectural and funerary carving at Jarrow". Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon inscribed slab
Site Type: Specific
Gravestone
HER Number
1206
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1206 >> J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, 361-4, pl. 65B
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, pp. 110, 112, pl. 94 (510-13) (Jarrow 13)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
19
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433900
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565200
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Lower part of a grave-marker in medium-grained, massive, micaceous sandstone, 24 cm high x 32 cm wide x 10.5 cm deep. Broken and damaged. The lower part of a relief cross-edged by flat-band moulding, with the remains of an inscription on either side. Late 7th century - early 8th century. Found in 1970 during archaeological excavations.
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
SITEDESC
Lower part of a grave-marker in medium-grained, massive, micaceous sandstone. Broken and damaged. A (broad): lower part of a relief cross edged by flat-band moulding. Remains of an inscription on either side - D I V // R ((-)) B - D: dressed smooth, not carved except for edge moulding. Cf. for cross-type Jarrow 10 and 11; the letters "conform to distinctive Jarrow capital type". 24 cm high x 32 cm wide x 10.5 cm deep. Late C7 - early C8. Found in 1970 in the archaeological excavations. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon grave-marker
Site Type: Specific
Gravestone
HER Number
1205
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1205 >> J. Higgitt, 1979, The dedication inscription at Jarrow and its context, Antiquaries Journal, LIX, pl. 64
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 110, fig. 14, pl. 94 (506-9) (Jarrow 12)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
19
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433900
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565200
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Fragment of a grave-marker in medium-grained yellow sandstone. One arm and part of the centre of a cross survive on the only carved face. It is 16 cm high x 10 cm wide x 4.6 cm deep. It dates to the 7th or early 8th century, and was found in 1969 in archaeological excavations re-used in 17th century paving inside the cloister. The cross type is characteristic of Jarrow and Monkwearmouth work.
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
SITEDESC
Fragment of a grave-marker in medium-grained yellow sandstone. Worn. A (broad): One arm and part of the centre of a cross survive on the only carved face. 16 cm high x 10 cm wide x 4.6 cm deep. C7-C8. Found in 1969 in archaeological excavations re-used inC17 paving inside the cloister. The cross type is characteristic of Jarrow and Monkwearmouth work. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon grave-marker
Site Type: Specific
Gravestone
HER Number
1204
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1204 >> R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Pt 1, 110-111, fig. 13, pl. 93 (501-04)(Jarrow 11)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
19
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433880
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Grave-marker, or architectural feature, in coarse-grained massive micaceous yellow sandstone. A cross carved above a rectangular block within a round-headed flat-band moulding. The cross is outlined by a roll moulding, and in the centre of each terminal is a round stud ornamented with interlace. The stone is 55 cm high x 58 cm wide x 16.5 cm deep. It dates to the late 7th or early 8th century, and was found in 1865 when the nave built in 1783 was taken down.
Site Type: Broad
Grave Marker
SITEDESC
Grave-marker, or architectural feature, in coarse-grained massive micaceous yellow sandstone. Worn. A (broad): A cross carved above a rectangular block within a round-headed flat-band moulding. The cross is outlined by a roll moulding, and in the centre of each terminal is a round stud ornamented with interlace. 55 cm high x 58 cm wide x 16.5 cm deep. Late C7 - early C8. Found in 1865 when the nave built in 1783 was taken down. May have been part of a rectangular slab (cf. Jarrow 16, Monkwearmouth 5) or a small recumbent gravestone. Dated C7-8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon grave-marker
Site Type: Specific
Gravestone
HER Number
1203
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1203 >> J. Stuart, 1867, Sculptured Stones of Scotland, II, 44-5, 65, pl. cxv 2
H.E. Savage, 1900, Jarrow church and monastery, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, XXII, fig. on p. 47
C.C. Hodges in W. Page, ed. 1905, Anglo-Saxon remains, Victoria County History, Durham, I, 234
W.G. Collingwood, 1927, Northumbrian Crosses of the pre-Norman Age, 15, fig. 19
R.J. Cramp & R. Miket, 1982, Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Antiquities, no. 55
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 110, pl. 94 (505), (Jarrow 10)
YEAR1
1993
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Barbara Harbottle
DAY1
19
District
S Tyneside
Easting
433900
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565200
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Jarrow
Description
Two pieces of probably the same cross head, one being the centre, 18 cm high x 18 cm wide, the other the left horizontal arm, 16 cm high x 24 cm wide x 11.5 cm deep. In medium coarse-grained yellow sandstone. The centre comprises a plain central boss surrounded by zigzag inside flat-band moulding, while the arm comprises roll moulding enclosing ornament which spreads out in wedge-shape. Found in 1971 in archaeological excavations on the monastic site.
Site Type: Broad
Religious House
SITEDESC
2 pieces of probably the same cross-head, one being the centre (Jarrow 8), the other the left horizontal arm (Jarrow 9). In medium coarse-grained yellow sandstone. Unworn. 8: 18 cm high x 18 cm wide; 9: 16 cm high x 24 cm wide x 11.5 cm deep. 8: A(broad) Plain central boss surrounded by zigzag inside flat-band moulding 9: A(broad) Roll moulding encloses ornament which spreads out in wedge-shape. In the arm a wedge-shaped 'plate' with incised outline enclosed by zigzag ornament. B (narrow) broken off. C (broad) uncarved. D (narrow) and E (top) plain. F (bottom) - a composition of balusters and plain panels. First half of C8. 9 - found in 1971 in archaeological excavations on the monastic site built into the revetment of a medieval drain. Dated C8th.
Site Name
Jarrow, Anglo-Saxon cross-head
Site Type: Specific
Cross
HER Number
1202
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 1202 >> R.J. Cramp in D.P. Kirby, ed. 1974, St. Wilfrid at Hexham, 136, pl. 22 (Jarrow 9)
R.J. Cramp, 1984, Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture, Vol. I, Part 1, p. 109, fig. 12, pl. 93 (497-9)(Jarrow 8,9)