Angel Corbels in the North Aisle

Most of these angels are probably early fifteenth century.

NAN1 Cross and key on blue shield.
The key is possibly a reference to St Peter and the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
NAN2 Arma Christi: Ladder nails hammer spear  sponge pincers (in right hand)
These are the instruments of the passion of Christ, the Arma Christi ‘weapons of Christ’.
NAN3 hands feet with stgmata; bleeding heart on a blue shield.
These are the five wounds of Christ.
NAN4 Serpent red shield
Unknown Signifcance.
NAN5 God is Love – Victorian under north parvice
NAN6 Yellow Lion rampant or salient on red shield.
Unknown Significance – possibly the Lion of Judah.
NAS1 Open book with clasps DOMI MINA NUS TIO ILLU MEA Psalm 27 first line The Lord is my Light. Adopted by University of Oxford ca. 1400. Possibly a reference to the education of one of the priests, or a cooincidence.
NAS2 Blue shield with 2 six-pointed stars and cross on an (?)altar
Unknown Significance
NAS3 Pelican pecking breast with young red shield.
This is a symbol of Christ’s Sacrifice and Rebirth.
NAS4 Star of David blue shield.
From the seventeenth century the Star became more exclusively associated with the Jewish faith. It is a recorring symbol in St Mary’s Church, including the north porch and the chancel bosses.
NAS5 five-pointed crown with 5 stars on red shield.
This is a celestial crown, representing the kingdom of heaven.
NAS6 Agnus dei with cross and pennant; plus small cross and another in roundel: St John the Baptist = Hospital, similar to Patehull boss in chancel