2389, BDB 86/1/481 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2389
Ruskin’s Monument
1910s
Portrait view of the elaborately carved memorial stone for John Ruskin in the churchyard of St Andrews in Coniston. It was designed by his Secretary and friend, W G Collingwood and was carved by a mason from Ulverston, H T Miles. It takes the form of Anglo-celtic cross with a slightly tapering rectangular shaft, cross head with swept arms, interlace scrollwork and symbolic panels intended to suggest Ruskin’s writings.
2389, BDB 86/1/481 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2389
Ruskin’s Monument
1910s
Portrait view of the elaborately carved memorial stone for John Ruskin in the churchyard of St Andrews in Coniston. It was designed by his Secretary and friend, W G Collingwood and was carved by a mason from Ulverston, H T Miles. It takes the form of Anglo-celtic cross with a slightly tapering rectangular shaft, cross head with swept arms, interlace scrollwork and symbolic panels intended to suggest Ruskin’s writings.
| Location: | Coniston | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/481 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 2389 |
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