Cross slab (fragment)

This fragment of a cross slab is one of a number found around the parish church of Tarbat at Portmahomack in Ross-shire. It was carved sometime between 775 and 850.

The slab has a plain raised border along the two preserved edges. In the centre is a raised panel decorated with a key pattern.

Monumental sculptured stone slabs were produced at religious centres such as Tarbat in early Christian times. Over 20 fragments of carved stone slabs have been found at Tarbat/Portmahomack. They show distinctive and complex styles of design.

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Online ID:	000-100-043-524-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.IB 250
Date:	Between 775 and 850
Material:	Sandstone, yellow
Dimensions:	380 mm H x 85 mm L x 450 mm W
What:	Cross slab / fragment
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Where:	Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Portmahomack, Tarbat (Kirkyard)
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Description:	Fragment of cross slab with crosses in false relief, from Tarbat, Ross and Cromarty
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