Corbel
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Sandstone
Measurements
290 x 200 x 220 mm
Collection
Dalton Castle, Cumbria
NT 418409
Summary
Red sandstone corbel carved in the shape of a head, possibly representing Christ. Probably from Furness Abbey. Block of stone, including head one side - h 29cm; 11½in w 39cm; 15½in d 36cm; 14in. Head only - h 29cm; 11½in w.20cm; 8 in d 22cm; 8½in. Given by building contractors who found it while excavating for sewers for a housing estate at Schoolwaters in 1972.