Corbel
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Sandstone
Measurements
250 x 200 x 190 mm
Collection
Dalton Castle, Cumbria
NT 418408
Summary
Red sandstone corbel carved in the shape of a monk's head. Probably from Furness Abbey. Block of stone, including head one side - h. 30.5cm; 12in w. 33cm; 13in d. 51cm; 20in. Head only - h. 25cm;10in w. 20cm; 8in d. 19cm; 7½in. Resting on 3 dressed and chamfered blocks of sandstone, each 14 x 33 x 29cm; 5½ x 13 x 11½in. Given by building contractors who found it while excavating for sewers for a housing estate at Schoolwaters in 1972.