Hogsback tomb, St. Peter's Church, Heysham

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Title

Hogsback tomb, St. Peter's Church, Heysham

Place

Heysham

General notes

The hog-back stone, near the centre south door, was found in the churchyard, but was taken inside the church in 1977 to prevent further erosion by weather. It is Viking in origin and this dates it to the 10th century. It is perhaps the best example of its kind in the country. It is believed that one side represents the dark side of life and the other the joy of heaven.

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Stanley Bracewell Collection Box 26 slide 693

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BUILDINGS > Religious buildings

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