Cross slab (fragment)

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IB 250
• Date: Between 775 and 850
  
• Material: Sandstone, yellow
  Cross slab / fragment
  
• 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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