The CRSBI is an evolving electronic archive of British and Irish Romanesque stone sculpture. Romanesque sculpture marks a high point of artistic production in Britain and Ireland, corresponding to the boom in high-quality building that followed the Norman Conquest in 1066, and reflecting a new set of links with mainland Europe. A good deal of this sculpture remains in parish churches and cathedrals, houses and halls, castles and museums throughout these isles. ...more

The aim of the CRSBI is to create a permanent record of Romanesque sculpture and assist in its preservation for the public benefit. To support this vital work please consider making a charitable donation to the Just Giving website of the Friends of the CRSBI a charity registered in England (reg. no. 1123261). We have received generous donations in support of editorial work from Allies and Morrison Architects, the Paul Ruddock Foundation, the Cooke Trust, Nicholas Ferguson Esq., Lady Getty, ULEMHAS and an anonymous donor. The Annual Lecture is sponsored by John Osborn Esq.

It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of one of our fieldworkers and longstanding supporters, Harry Sunley, on 23 November 2011. His good humour and enthusiasm will be much missed. This photograph was taken at the CRSBI picnic in 2009 and shows Harry in typically expansive mood.

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