From Rosemarkie Cathedral, Fortrose, Easter Ross
A crosier is a bishop's or abbot's crook. This wooden crosier head was found in the grave of a bishop in Rosemarkie Cathedral in Fortrose in Easter Ross. It dates from the 14th century.
Crosier head of wood found in the tomb of a bishop at Rosemarkie Cathedral, Fortrose, 14th century
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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