Blind arcading in the form of Perpendicular window tracery, below a frieze of carved figures depicting scenes from the life of Christ, on a recess tomb in the south choir aisle of the Church of the Holy Cross

Date:
1957
Location:
Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon
Reference:
AA57/03527
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The recess tomb has also been identified as an Easter Sepulchre. It is believed to be the tomb of one of the Deans of Crediton Collegiate Church. The vault, face, and frieze bear the remains of original colouring. The carved figures projecting from the frieze depict scenes from the life of Christ, including the Adoration of the Magi and the Ascension of Christ.

Content

This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Easter Sepulchre, Medieval Parish Church, Tomb, Religion