Shaft with damaged capital and moulded base with spur ornamentation
Springing stone. Attributed by C J P Cave to the cloister arcade of the Abbey, with chevron ornament on one side and a variation of egg and tongue on the other. The curves show a span of 3 feet for each arch.
The photos show the faces of the capitals (c.1130) from Hyde Abbey and displayed in the parish church of St Bartholomew, Hyde. St Bartholomew acted as the church for the laypeople of the Abbey and the parish during the period up to the dissolution of the Abbey in 1538. (copyright photographs courtesy of John Crook.)
Registrations open for 2021 Community Dig 19 – 22 August
Elouise’s find being closely studied
The 5th annual community dig will provide another exciting opportunity for you to get involved in the dig to find the remains of Hyde Abbey. Opportunities include the actual digging, but equally exciting the finds processing and recording of finds. The dig is open to all those from 5 years on. To keep informed of the plans for the dig, and get priority access to bookings please register HERE.