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Ten block like figures are visible from the cathedral precinct, seated with a bible and attribute, while two further face the bishop's garden to the north. Barrett's figures are notably larger than the surviving stumps. They are worked to a formula, seated bearded and holding prominent attributes, now often difficult to read from the ground. Reading from the south the attributes are: a ship – Saint Jude; a bible; a bible and spear – Saint Thomas; a bible and pilgrim’s bag decorated with a shell – Saint James; a bible and axe – Saint Matthias; a bible and sword, Saint Paul; a tanner's knife (?) – Saint Bartholomew; a block (keystone?) and decorated cup – St Peter (?); a chalice and sword – Saint John; a cross and bible – Saint Andrew.
Title
Twelve Apostles
Date
1857–1860
Medium
stone
Measurements
H 350 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
NR1_RHT_S296
Acquisition method
commissioned by Dean and Chapter
Work type
Statue
Owner
Dean and Chapter of Norwich Cathedral
Custodian
Dean and Chapter of Norwich Cathedral
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade I (England and Wales)
Listing date
26/02/54
Access
at all times