Cross, processional / mount

Description

Bronze processional cross mounts, from Dumfriesshire, 750 - 800 AD [Corrie Loch, Hutton & Corrie, Dumfriesshire]

Museum reference

X.FC 179

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Cross, processional / mount

Date

Second half 8th century

Materials

Bronze, Gilt

Physical description

Bronze; ornamented

Collection place(s)

Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

On display

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