Cross slab

Description

Cross slab of sandstone, ornamented with mixture of Christian motifs and Pictish symbols, from the old church at Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, 800 - 900 AD

Museum reference

X.IB 39

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Cross slab

Date

9th century

Style / Culture

Christian
Pictish

Materials

Sandstone

Physical description

Stone; sculptured; bearing on obverse a cross ornamented with fretwork; symbols on reverse

Collection place(s)

Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, Northern Europe

On display

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