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Object type: Cross-arm
Measurements: H. 19 cm (7.5 in); W. max. 10 cm (4 in); D. of curved end of arm 12.75 cm (5 in)
Stone type: Pale yellowish-grey (10YR 8/1–2) oolite with a calcite matrix, with shell fragments up to 10mm diameter along one bedding plane, some possibly echinoid. Taynton stone, Taynton Limestone Formation, Oxfordshire
Plate numbers in printed volume: Pls. 448-51
Corpus volume reference: Vol 7 p. 216
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A (broad): The head is outlined with a fine roll-moulding and carving only survives on one broad face. This consists of a six-strand plait with pointed terminals, which neatly fits the shape of the arm.
D (end): The curved terminal of the arm is outlined with a roll moulding which encloses a median-incised twostrand twist.
What survives is very competent work with a good over and under technique in the interlace. The shape of the arm is like others in the region (cf. Bradfordon-Avon 2, Ill. 400), as are the long pointed terminals of the knots.
