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Holm of Daltallochan is a medieval cross slab located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Medieval or Medieval period. The monument belongs to the tradition of carved stone crosses that were produced in Scotland during this era, representing both Christian devotion and artistic achievement of its time. Cross slabs of this type typically feature incised or relief carving and served commemorative or ecclesiastical purposes within their communities. The slab's precise details of carving and dimensions reflect the craftsmanship characteristic of Scottish medieval stone working traditions.
Holm of Daltallochan,cross slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1106. View the official record →
Holm of Daltallochan is a medieval cross slab located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Medieval or Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1106.
Holm of Daltallochan,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 SM1106.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holm of Daltallochan,stone circle & standing stone (0.1 km), Cairn Avel,cairn 800m S of Carsphairn (1.8 km), Woodhead lead mines and smelter,Carsphairn (2.5 km).
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