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Title: Old Crosses and Lychgates

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Old Crosses and Lychgates" by Aymer Vallance is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work discusses traditional crosses and lychgates found in England and Wales, which served significant roles in historical memorialization and church practices. Vallance aims to document the historic evolution and various types of crosses while advocating for the appreciation of traditional artistry over modern interpretations. The opening of the text provides insight into the author's intentions and background research, originating from a previous article on churchyard crosses. Vallance reflects on the emotional climate of post-World War I Britain, highlighting the importance of memorials for the war dead. He emphasizes the beauty and significance of old crosses as dignified monuments, which contrast sharply with contemporary artistic expressions. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration into the historical relevance, classification, and aesthetic appreciation of crosses and lychgates, as well as their roles in ritual practices within medieval and modern contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vallance, Aymer, 1862-1943

EBook No.: 56059

Published: Nov 27, 2017

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Crosses -- England

Subject: Crosses -- Wales

Subject: Lich-gates

LoCC: History: Archaeology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:56059:2 2017-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Vallance, Aymer en 1
2024-11-06T06:03:17Z Old Crosses and Lychgates

This edition has images.

Title: Old Crosses and Lychgates

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Old Crosses and Lychgates" by Aymer Vallance is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work discusses traditional crosses and lychgates found in England and Wales, which served significant roles in historical memorialization and church practices. Vallance aims to document the historic evolution and various types of crosses while advocating for the appreciation of traditional artistry over modern interpretations. The opening of the text provides insight into the author's intentions and background research, originating from a previous article on churchyard crosses. Vallance reflects on the emotional climate of post-World War I Britain, highlighting the importance of memorials for the war dead. He emphasizes the beauty and significance of old crosses as dignified monuments, which contrast sharply with contemporary artistic expressions. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration into the historical relevance, classification, and aesthetic appreciation of crosses and lychgates, as well as their roles in ritual practices within medieval and modern contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vallance, Aymer, 1862-1943

EBook No.: 56059

Published: Nov 27, 2017

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Crosses -- England

Subject: Crosses -- Wales

Subject: Lich-gates

LoCC: History: Archaeology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:56059:3 2017-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Vallance, Aymer en 1