Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKettins Kirkyard,cross slab
Cross slab

Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab

Scotland
HES SM154
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kettins Kirkyard cross slab is a medieval stone monument located in Angus, Scotland, and is recorded in the national heritage database as a cross slab of archaeological significance. The monument dates to the early medieval period, reflecting the Christian traditions of burial practice in Scotland during this era. Cross slabs of this type served both as grave markers and religious monuments, often carved with symbolic designs that indicated the status or beliefs of the deceased. The slab survives within the kirkyard setting at Kettins, where it remains an important record of medieval ecclesiastical use and stone carving practices in the region.

Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab?

Kettins Kirkyard cross slab is a medieval stone monument located in Angus, Scotland, and is recorded in the national heritage database as a cross slab of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM154.

Who is responsible for protecting Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab?

Kettins Kirkyard,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 SM154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunsinane Hill, fort (7.7 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (8 km), Kirkton of Collace, cairn 420m S of Flowerdale Farm (8.1 km).

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