Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKebbuck Stone, Cross Slab
Cross slab

Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab

Scotland
HES SM9433
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab is a carved stone monument located in Nairnshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Medieval period. The cross slab belongs to the tradition of Pictish symbol stones and Christian crosses that characterize northern Scotland during the first millennium AD. The stone displays characteristic incised cross decoration typical of Early Medieval ecclesiastical monuments in the region. As a carved stone of this period and type, it represents an important surviving example of early Christian material culture in the North of Scotland.

Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab?

Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab is a carved stone monument located in Nairnshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9433.

Who is responsible for protecting Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab?

Kebbuck Stone, 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 SM9433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kebbuck Stone, Cross Slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brackley, settlement 230m ENE of (4 km), Knockanbuie,ring-ditch 550m ESE of (4.1 km), Loch Flemington, barrow 1000m SSE of Balspardon (4.1 km).

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