Gauts Cross Isle of Man

by Nigel Radcliffe

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Gauts Cross Isle of Man

Artist

Nigel Radcliffe

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Mixed Media - Watercolour Pencil On Acrylic

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Gaut's Cross is a tenth century stone cross at Kirk Michael, Isle of Man (it is now kept inside the church), where my grandparents are buried, my ancestors being Manx for unnumbered generations. It is a rare example of a signed work, in runic script ('Gaut made this and all in Man') and dates from the time when the conquering Scandinavian Vikings were integrating into the native Celtic culture. The central knotwork design has become iconic in the island, as a common theme in Manx culture. Archibald Knox, the now internationally renowned designer in silverwork from the early 1900s, drew much of his inspiration from such crosses, which are dotted around the island.
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August 26th, 2014

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