From Tarbat, Portmahomack, Ross-Shire
000-190-004-093-C
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Cross slab (fragments)
These fragments of cross slabs are two of a number of sculptured stones found at the parish church of Tarbat at Portmahomack in Ross-shire. The site is almost certainly that of a Pictish monastery. The carvings were made between 775 and 850.
The circular fragment has a raised ring decorated with interlace and a key-pattern, surrounding seven small bosses. The triangular fragment preserves the edge of the stone and one small boss.
The eastern Ross-shire area is rich in Pictish carvings, showing a wealthy church able to commission a variety of carvings. 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: |
000-190-004-093-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.IB 283 |
| Date: |
Between 775 and 850
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| Material: |
Sandstone, greenish; circular; with a raised ring decorated with interlace and key pattern surrounding seven small bosses
Sandstone, greenish; piece from edge; one small boss
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| Dimensions: |
150 mm H x 50 mm L x 220 mm W
290 mm H x 60 mm L x 310 mm W
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| What: |
Cross slab / fragment
Cross slab / fragment
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| Where: |
Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Tarbat
Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Tarbat
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| Description: |
Fragment of cross slab with one small boss, from Tarbat, Ross and Cromarty
Fragment of cross slab with wreath enclosing seven bosses, from Tarbat, Ross and Cromarty
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| References: |
- Allen, J. R. & Anderson, J. The early Christian monuments of Scotland. Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1903, vol. 2, pp 90-1.
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