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 side of the cross fragment. It was carved with a diagonal key pattern, now quite worn.

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

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Online ID:	000-190-002-099-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 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
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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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