Bamburgh in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Northumbria’s Royal Throne
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
1. Northumbria’s Royal Throne Marker
Originally discovered in the 19th century and thought to be a piece of a standing cross this piece of stone was later identified as belonging to a stone chair. It is currently on display in the Archaeology Room. It has been dated to around 800AD based on the style of the carvings. The fact that Bamburgh was a royal site hints strongly at this being part of a 'royal throne'.
In 2010 the Time Team carried out some excavation works in the South Inner ward, as part of the programme this Anglo-Saxon throne or 'gift stool' was re-constructed. Using local stone and based on designs researched and produced by Jo Kirton of the Bamburgh Research Project it was carved by local stone carver Michelle de Bruin.
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Michelle working on one of the 'arms’.
Members of The Time Team trying out the throne watched by the construction team.
Using melting ice to gently lower in the back section without damaging the stone.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 55° 36.548′ N, 1° 42.653′ W. Marker is in Bamburgh, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Links Road and Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Located
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stocks (a few steps from this marker); Bamburgh Castle Coastguard Station (a few steps from this marker); 24 Pounder Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); 32 Pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Iron Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-Tower Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of St. Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armada Gun (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamburgh.
Also see . . .
1. Bamburgh Castle Northumberland. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bamburgh Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
2. Northumbria’s Royal Throne Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
3. Northumbria’s Royal Throne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
