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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Cross shaft / fragment / cast
  
• 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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