Wolverhampton Pillar, Anglo-Saxon monumental cross in St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, England
The Wolverhampton Pillar is an Anglo-Saxon stone cross located in the churchyard of St Peter's Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton. The shaft displays multiple bands of carved decoration featuring vine patterns, animal figures, and leaf designs in an intricate arrangement.
The cross originates from the ninth or tenth century and stands upon its original Saxon foundation, which lies beneath the current ground level. Its exact purpose and function remain subjects of scholarly study and interpretation.
The decoration on this Anglo-Saxon cross shaft represents the southern continental Baroque style, making it a notable example of medieval craftsmanship in England.
The monument sits in the churchyard south of the main church building and is open to visitors during the site's regular hours. The location is easy to reach on foot and provides a quiet space where you can take time to study the carved details closely.
A plaster cast was made of this monument in 1877 and sent to the Victoria and Albert Museum to document its features for research purposes. This cast allowed scholars to study and preserve information about the original in greater detail.
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