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Grave slab (cast)

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From Finlaggan, Islay, Argyll

Postcard of Grave slab (cast).
000-100-046-133-C
© National Museums Scotland

Grave slab (cast)

This is a fibreglass cast of a stone grave slab from Finlaggan on Islay in Argyll. The slab dates from the 14th to the early 16th century.

Fibre glass cast of a grave slab from Finlaggan, Islay, made by the National Museums of Scotland

Carved stone graveslabs illustrate the Celtic or Gaelic tradition in Scotland. They are found throughout the West Highlands and were commissioned as memorials to important or influential people.


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Online ID: 000-100-046-133-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.14
Date: Between the 14th and early 16th century
Material: Fibre glass
Dimensions: 1180 mm x 440 mm
What: Grave slab / cast
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Who: National Museums of Scotland, Scotland (Maker)
Where: SCOTLAND
Scotland, Argyll, Islay, Finlaggan
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