Cross slab

Description

Nordic cross slab of garnet metapelite with a runic inscription reading 'This cross was raised in memory of Thorgerth, daughter of Steinar', from Kilbar, Barra, 10th to early 11th century

Museum reference

X.IB 102

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Cross slab

Date

10th - early 11th century

Materials

Garnet metapelite

Physical description

Garnet metapelite; sculptured Celtic cross and inscription in runes

Collection place(s)

Kilbar, Barra, Inverness-shire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Thorgerth
Steinar

Exhibitions

• Aux marges de l'Europe, l'art des pays celtes et scandinaves ... (30 Sep 2008 - 12 Jan 2009)
  Musée de Cluny - Musée National du Moyan Age

References

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

On display

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