Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraidenoch Hill,cross slabs
Cross slabs

Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs

Scotland
HES SM1105
Site type
Cross slabs
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Braidenoch Hill is a collection of early medieval cross slabs located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The slabs date to the early Christian period, likely between the sixth and eighth centuries, and represent significant evidence of Christian practice and burial custom in the region during the early medieval era. These carved stone monuments feature cross designs typical of early Christian monuments in Scotland, serving both as markers of Christian burial grounds and as expressions of religious faith. The site contributes to understanding the spread of Christianity and settlement patterns in Kirkcudbrightshire during the early medieval period.

Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs?

Braidenoch Hill is a collection of early medieval cross slabs located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1105.

Who is responsible for protecting Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs?

Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs 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 SM1105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Avel,cairn 800m S of Carsphairn (2 km), Polmaddy,medieval and post-medieval settlement (3.6 km), Holm of Daltallochan,cross slab (3.7 km).

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