Why Did The Ruthwell Cross Exist

The Ruthwell cross is a stone Anglo-Saxon monument created sometime in the early to mid 700’s. Although the exact original location in unknown, it is thought to be from the area of Northumbria and was later moved inside of the Ruthwell Parish church. The large stone cross stands at approximately 17 feet tall and is covered in ornate biblical carvings as well as an early Christian poem in Latin. The cross both exists in the world and has the world existing inside of it. Its location in its environment, both past and present, play a vital role in how the cross exists and is experienced by those who go to see it. The complex backstory and composition play a role in the ways in which the world exists in the Ruthwell cross. Although we may never know for sure where the cross came from or why it was built, it is a vital part of Anglo-Saxon Christian history.
There are many ways in which the Ruthwell cross exists in the world, including its relationship to its environment and the way it exists in its original and current location. The Ruthwell cross currently resides in Ruthwell church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Its exact
The cross is no longer exposed to sun or rain, so the change in hue when it encounters sun or rain can no longer be experienced. Originally, part of the lower section of the cross would have been buried in the earth, which would have reinforced the Christian idea that a cross acts a bridge between the earth and the spiritual world (heaven and God) . When the cross was moved inside, it was lifted so the entire cross can be seen. While this is helpful for those who want to be able to see and experience the entire cross, it does remove part of the original