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these patterns have something in common with zarafa's
wait and I will show you but first lets look at these

The Beckermet Celtic crosses




The old church at Beckermet, St Bridget's, contains two ancient artifacts...
On the South side of the church, in the centre of the church yard, are two cross shafts.The details on one are quit indestinct. However on the other there are detailed runic and scroll carvings, and a date of 1103.

The old Church was probably built on the site of a 7th Century monastery, and is only used for services three times a year.

The church was appropriated by Calder Abbey in 1160.

When the Dissolution of the Monasteries occured during the reign of Henry VIII, the church was given over to the Le Fleming family; Who had been benefactors of Calder Abbey since the 12th Century.

This is near the place I spent my childhood holidays at Calder Abbey Farm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/content/articles/2006/09/13/beckermet_celtic_crosses_feature.shtml


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