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of similar character to the Ruthwell Cross.
The two principal are:-
No.1. a Medallion 12 ins. [inches] in diameter on the
edge of which is shown seated a representation
of our Lord. No.2. a medallion 13 inches
in diameter containing a figure of the
virgin.
The other pieces contain small figure
subjects as well as specimens of interlaced
work, foliaceous as well as zoomorphic but
until they have been removed from their present
unsuitable position it is not possible to describe
them accurately.
The two Roman tablets which were brought
originally from Birrens are both described
& illustrated in the account of the excavtion
of that place by Soc. [Society] of Antiquaries (Scot. [Scotland])

Hoddams Chruchyard
At the side of the churchyard wall in the
field on the East lies a massive socketed
base for cross - 3ft [feet] 8 ins [inches] in length, by
2 ft. [feet] 9 ins. [inches] in breadth, chamfered at the
angles. The socket which is a square of 1 ft [foot] 7 ins [inches]
measures 5 ins [inches] in depth.

Cross slab
At the base of the wall of the remains of the old church on
the North side of Hoddam graveyard lies
a cross slab, oval in outline, surrounded
by a raised border and having carved

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