Rood

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1914 Christ on the cross with the symbols of the four evangelists, between figures of Mary and John. medium: wood technique: carved, painted Church of St Gabriel, Brynmill, Swansea chancel arch The screen was installed in 1914 by Geoffrey Lucas, and presumably the rood figures were added at the same time, indicative of the Anglo-Catholic spirit of the church.  (ObjectID=4583 ImageID=8599) Original File Name=SwanseaStGabriel_DSC6456.jpg

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• Crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood  [John 19:25-27]
• the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts'  [Revelation 4:6-8]

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 584.

Photo © Martin Crampin