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Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones
Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones

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A loose grouping of four. The first and main component is comprised of two stones, one on top of the other and cemented together, carved on the taller end. The top stone depicts, at top, a rider on horseback, with one naked foot lower down. Another figure stands below, holding an implement in both hands. Three rows emanating from the implement suggest that he is ploughing. Two bound sheaves are above-right, and a plant sprig is below the figure. The lower stone depicts, on the left, a person wearing a short pleated tunic, facing to the right. This person is in profile except for the face, which is tilted so that both eyes are visible. The person is kneeling with arms outstretched right towards a barefoot, bearded standing figure in the centre who faces outwards but still appears to look towards the kneeling figure. The standing man carries a long staff surmounted by a cross in his left hand, while his right hand is raised, perhaps in blessing. On the right-hand side is the Celtic symbol of three bent legs radiating from a centre (a triskelion) with what may be three limpet shells in the spaces. The longest edge of this piece bears three carvings in three panels.

Title

Rivington Parish Church Carved Stones

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 120 x W 200 x D 200 cm (E)

Accession number

BL6_AG_S071

Acquisition method

church of the Holy Trinity

Work type

Landscape

Owner

Church of the Holy Trinity

Custodian

Church of the Holy Trinity

Work status

extant

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at all times

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Located at

Horrobin Lane, Chorley

BL6 7SE

In the northwest of the churchyard, near the belltower.