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Object type: Part of a cross-shaft or architectural fragment
Measurements: H. 21 cm (8.25 in); W. 32 cm (12.5 in); D. Built in
Stone type: Pale brownish yellow (10YR 8/3–4) oolite, with ooliths of 0.4 to 0.6mm diameter and a few pellets up to 1.5mm long, in a calcite matrix. Bath stone
Plate numbers in printed volume: Pl. 395`
Corpus volume reference: Vol 7 p. 201
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Panel with a motif which may be plant ornament with lobed and pointed leaves. There are pellets in each corner, and the panel is framed by beading enclosed in two bands. There is a slight taper to the piece which could indicate that it is part of a cross-shaft set in upside down, or alternatively it may be some form of architectural element.
Like the other fragments from Avebury its plant ornament seems to be inspired by acanthus, and it could be part of the same suite as Avebury 2.
