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St. Winefride

Saint Winefride (Winifred, Welsh: Gwenffrewi)
legendary 7th century Welsh noblewoman who was canonized after dying for the sake of her chastity
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
ca. 1900

Description

Stone statue of St. Winefride holding model of chapel in left hand, and crook in right hand

Inscription(s)

Incised around base of statue (NB Inscription eroded quite badly):

pray for peter and mary anne brown

(no photo)

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project Database.

Locatie (N 53°16'38" - W 3°13'25") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwa004; Photograph: 23 October 2009
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