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From Tarbat, Portmahomack, Ross-Shire

Postcard of Cross slab (fragment).
000-100-043-524-C
© National Museums Scotland

Cross slab (fragment)

This fragment of a cross slab is one of a number found around the parish church of Tarbat at Portmahomack in Ross-shire. It was carved sometime between 775 and 850.

The slab has a plain raised border along the two preserved edges. In the centre is a raised panel decorated with a key pattern.

Monumental sculptured stone slabs were produced at religious centres such as Tarbat in early Christian times. 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: 000-100-043-524-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IB 250
Date: Between 775 and 850
Material: Sandstone, yellow
Dimensions: 380 mm H x 85 mm L x 450 mm W
What: Cross slab / fragment
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Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Portmahomack, Tarbat (Kirkyard)
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Description: Fragment of cross slab with crosses in false relief, from Tarbat, Ross and Cromarty
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