G. Lloyd, "Medieval Carved Stones at Mold," Publications of the Flintshire Historical Society, vol. 18 (1960), p. 164-8

This stone head exhibits weathering consistent with having been installed outside (in a stone wall) for an extended amount of time. The signs of weathering include remnants of lichen, general surface wear and attached areas of mortar. It is, however, a wonderful example of English medieval stone work.
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This early English stone corbel head is crowned with a Maltese cross.  It was discovered in a stone wall in Mold together with the corbels in the preceding lot.