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Aberlemno churchyard cross slab is a Pictish sculptured stone dating to the early medieval period, likely the eighth or ninth century. The monument bears carved decoration characteristic of Pictish art, including a cross design executed in relief upon its surface. Located within the churchyard at Aberlemno in Angus, the stone represents an important surviving example of Pictish Christian monumental sculpture from the period following the conversion of the Pictish kingdom. Such cross slabs served commemorative or religious functions within early Christian communities and provide valuable evidence for the artistic traditions and Christian practices of early medieval Scotland.
Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90003. View the official record →
Aberlemno churchyard cross slab is a Pictish sculptured stone dating to the early medieval period, likely the eighth or ninth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90003.
Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90003.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westerton,standing stone 120m W of (3.7 km), Balgavies Castle (4.3 km), Rob's Reed, homestead 485m ESE of Home Farm (4.4 km).
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