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Cross (fragment)

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from Gattonside, Melrose

Postcard of Cross (fragment).
000-100-104-155-C
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Cross (fragment)

This fragment of a sandstone cross was found at Gattonside in Melrose. It is carved in a style of decoration typical of 8th century Northumbrian sculpture, and is evidence of the spread of Christianity from this region.

The picture shows the front of the cross fragment. It was carved with double strand interlace in a circular pattern.

The Northumbrian Angles gained controlled the Lowlands during the 7th century. The archaeological evidence of this event consists of monumental sculpture such as this one and some high quality metalwork in an Anglian technique.


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Online ID: 000-100-104-155-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IB 52
Date: 700 - 800
Between 700 and 800
Material: Sandstone, interlaced work
Dimensions: 7" x 9"
What: Cross shaft / fragment
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Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Gattonside
Event:
Description: Sandstone fragment of a cross shaft, with interlaced work, from Gattonside, Melrose, 700 - 800
References:
  • Allen, J. R. & Anderson, J. The early Christian monuments of Scotland. Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1903, vol. 2, pp 432-3. 
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