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Crosier head

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From St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney

Postcard of Crosier head.
000-100-000-454-C
© National Museums Scotland

Crosier head

A crosier is a bishop's or abbot's crook. This lead crosier head and part of its socket were among the items found in the grave of a bishop in St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall in Orkney. The items are thought to date from the 13th century.

The crosier has a disc-shaped head with an open-work cross.

The importance of bishops in the running of the Church is illustrated by the impressive objects found in their graves. The objects show that bishops had wealth, influence and social status.


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Online ID: 000-100-000-454-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 123
Date: 13th century
Probably 13th century
Material: Lead
Dimensions: 215 mm H x 140 mm
What: Crosier / head
Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Orkney, Kirkwall, St Magnus Cathedral
Event:
Description: Crosier head and socket of lead, found in a grave in the choir of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, probably 13th century
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