Memorial: Grange Over Sands
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Description
"....Cross in the form of a 7th century Anglian cross, carved wreath on 12 o'clock face. The ornamentation is stylistic and is described as such- FRONT FACE The central spiral wheels typify Eternity. The pomegranate signifies Glory and the pomegranate seed The Resurrection REAR FACE The Vine signifies Life The Bird plucking the fruit signifies The human soul feeding on eternal life. The Monogram of X and P (the first two letters of the Name of Christ) is the “laburum” or standard of Constantine, the 1st Christian Emperor. Carved upon the standard is the motto”In hoc signo vinces” which translates as “In this sign you will conquer”....." -
Owner
Imperial War Museums -
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Further information
Link: https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/4125
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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