Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAberlemno churchyard, cross slab
Cross slab

Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab

Scotland
HES SM90003
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic Environment Scotland

Overview

History & significance

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 →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab?

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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Aberlemno churchyard, cross slab