Grave-slab

This small medieval grave-slab, probably for a child, was formerly in the chapel at Aldbar Castle in Angus. It dates from the 13th century.

The slab is engraved with the Calvary Cross and a knight's sword. The sword is a sign of rank and also represents the soldiers of Christ.

In medieval times, only the privileged and powerful were buried inside a church. Others were normally buried in a church graveyard, unless they were suicides or excommunicated from the Church.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-929-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1965.19
• Date: 13th century
  
• Material: Stone
  Tombstone
  
• Dimensions: 738 mm L x 317 mm W max x 185 mm D
  
• What: Tombstone
  
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• Where: Scotland, Angus, Aldbar Castle
  
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• Description: Small medieval tombstone incised with the Calvary Cross and a knight's sword, formerly in the chapel at Aldbar Castle, Angus, 13th century
  
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