Cross (piece)

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This piece of a sculptured sandstone cross shaft was found at Borthwick in Midlothian. It was probably carved in the 10th or 11th century.

The decoration on this side has been almost entirely defaced, preserving only a crudely carved pattern on the top panel.

Christianity was introduced to Scotland after the Romans had left, and took several centuries to become established throughout the country. Different traditions of Christianity developed in different areas, often influencing one another.

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-098-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IB 146
• Date: 10th - 11th century
  10th or 11th century
  
• Material: Sculptured, with three panels, with different ornamentation
  Slab
  
• Dimensions: 32" x 9" x 6"
  
• What: Slab
  
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• Where: Scotland, Borders, JedburghScotland, Jedburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Borthwick
  
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• Description: Sculptured slab of sandstone from Borthwick, Midlothian, 10th or 11th century
  
• References:
  • Allen, J. R. & Anderson, J. The early Christian monuments of Scotland. Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1903, vol. 2, p 422. 
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