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Carved Relief

'The Harrowing of Hell' is an incomplete section of a 15th century carved altar screen showing scenes of 'The Passion and Death of Christ'. It is divided into 3 sections; the judgment and flogging of Jesus; Mary standing beneath His cross at the crucifixion; Christ going through the jaws of Hell, with Satan standing over it, holding the keys. From a church (now demolished) at Monk Hesleden. It is approximately 58cm in height.

Place: Monk Hesleden

Object Type: carved stone

Period: Medieval

Broad Date: Medieval

Century: 15th century

Material: Stone

Museum Accession Number: 1968/ARC