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Object type: Fragment of cross-shaft(?)
Measurements: H. 38 cm (15 in); W. 20.5 cm (8 in); D. Built in
Stone type: As Little Ouseburn (Holy Trinity) 3, except the colour is very pale brown (10YR 7/4). [J.S.]
Plate numbers in printed volume: Ill. 529
Corpus volume reference: Vol 8 p. 209
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This fragment has the lower part of a robed figure, with a slight upward curve at the hem, below which the feet are perfectly clear. The toes of the figure's left foot survive, the right is more damaged.
Probably part of a cross-shaft or sculpture with figures. Like Little Ouseburn 3, this is difficult to date, but the style is much flatter and more stylised than that of Little Ouseburn 5 below. It is not inconsistent with the stylised folds of Little Ouseburn 3, however. It would appear that there were early and later crosses at this site. The figural style, and the stylised drapery as far as one can see, look like that of the later Leeds sculptures (nos. 1 and 2, Ills. 482–4, 499–501).
