Cross fragment (cast)

This picture shows a cast of a cross shaft fragment found at Ancrum in Roxburghshire. It was probably carved between 750 and 850.

The cross shaft was carved with an interlace pattern in deep relief.

After the introduction of Christianity, architectural features, shrines and especially crosses were carved from stone. Many, like this example, are decorated with interlace patterns which are also found on metalwork and in manuscripts.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-161-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 184
Date:	20th century Original: between 750 and 850. Date of cast: early 20th century
Material:	Carved with interlaced work
Dimensions:	13.75" x 9.75" x 4"
What:	Cross shaft / fragment / cast
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Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Ancrum
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Description:	Cast of a cross shaft fragment, carved with interlaced work, 20th century, original from Ancrum, Roxburghshire, 750 - 850
References:	Laidlaw, Walter. Sculptured and inscribed stones in Jedburgh and vicinity. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 39 (1904-5), pp 21-54, esp. pp 30-1.
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