Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft
Cross slabs & cross shaft

Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft

Scotland
HES SM1655
Site type
Cross slabs & cross shaft
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inchinnan cross slabs and cross shaft is a collection of early medieval sculptured stones now housed in Inchinnan Parish Church in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The fragments comprise decorated stone slabs and a cross shaft that date to the early Christian period, likely between the eighth and twelfth centuries, representing important evidence of religious activity and artistic tradition in medieval Strathclyde. The carved designs characteristic of Insular Christian art demonstrate the skilled stonemasonry practised at this site, which held ecclesiastical significance during the early medieval period. These monuments reflect the broader tradition of carved stone crosses and marker stones that were erected at Christian burial grounds and monastic sites throughout medieval Scotland.

Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft?

Inchinnan cross slabs and cross shaft is a collection of early medieval sculptured stones now housed in Inchinnan Parish Church in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1655.

Who is responsible for protecting Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft?

Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft 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 SM1655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchinnan, site of All Hallows Church (1.5 km), Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. (1.5 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Old Kilpatrick - Linnvale (2.6 km).

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