Anglo-Saxon Carving in York, England

This evening, my focus is on an Anglo-Saxon era ( AD410-1066) carving which is located above the altar at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, York. See image below. During this period Christianity became firmly established in England. These sort of carvings would have had a combined propaganda and teaching role at a time when most of the population would have been illiterate.


This 1960s era church was built using materials and carvings transported from the demolished St. Mary the Elder Church at Bishophill which results is an unusual but effective juxtaposition of 1960s and 12th century interior design which seems to work well. More visual information in video clip below.


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