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Ripley Weeping Cross
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Ripley Weeping Cross
The very rare medieval Weeping Cross in the churchyard at Ripley, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. The four pair of niches round the base are for kneeling penitents! Date: 1950s
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Church Yard Crosses Harrogate Kneeling Niches Pair Penitents Rare Ripley Weeping Base
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This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty of the Ripley Weeping Cross, a rare medieval relic standing proudly in the churchyard of St. Wilfrid's Church in Ripley, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Dating back to the 15th or 16th century, this unique cross is characterized by its weeping figure of Christ, suspended above four pairs of niches designed for penitents to kneel and pray. The intricately carved stonework on the base of the cross is a testament to the craftsmanship of the artisans of the time, with each niche featuring a figure of a penitent in various stages of prayer and supplication. The cross, which has been preserved for centuries, is a poignant reminder of the deep spiritual connection that once bound communities together in this picturesque English village. The image, taken in the 1950s, transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the somber processions and solemn prayers that once took place at this hallowed site.
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