Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of
Cross slab

Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of

Scotland
HES SM1902
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigmailing Cross Slab is a Pictish or Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. The slab bears incised cross motifs characteristic of Early Christian stone carving traditions in Scotland, likely dating to the period between the 6th and 9th centuries. Such cross slabs served religious and commemorative functions within Early Medieval communities, often marking burial sites or significant sacred locations. The monument survives as an important example of early Christian material culture in the region and contributes to understanding the spread of Christianity and artistic practices in Early Medieval Scotland.

Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1902. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of?

Craigmailing Cross Slab is a Pictish or Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1902.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of?

Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of 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 SM1902.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnpapple Hill, prehistoric ceremonial complex (1.1 km), Windywa's Silvermine, silvermine 300m SW of Wester Tartraven (1.2 km), Hilltop House, coal pit 250m NNW of (1.6 km).

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