Brompton 17

3D Model

Maximum dimensions: L. 131.4 cm; W. 26.7 cm; H. 40 cm. Part of the project to reunite the 26 Viking-Age Brompton Sculptured Stones in this online gallery https://skfb.ly/oSypV.

This is the best-preserved and most impressively carved of all the surviving Viking-age grave markers known as ‘hogbacks’, and one of 26 early medieval stone sculptures discovered during the Victorian rebuild of St Thomas’ Church, Brompton-in-Allertonshire, North Yorkshire.

Many thanks to The Reverend Jonathon Cooper for his kindness and patience.

Photographed with Lumix S5 mirrorless full-frame camera and Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens.