Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of
Cross-slab

Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of

Scotland
HES SM8233
Site type
Cross-slab
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of, is a early medieval stone monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. Cross-slabs of this type typically date to the Early Christian period, broadly the sixth to ninth centuries, and represent important evidence of Christian practice and artistic expression in post-Roman Britain. The monument survives as a carved stone slab bearing a cross design, a form common to early ecclesiastical sites across Scotland and the broader Celtic world. Such monuments frequently marked burial sites, territorial boundaries, or places of religious significance within early medieval communities.

Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of?

Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of, is a early medieval stone monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8233.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of?

Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E 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 SM8233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkclaugh Mote,motte (0.4 km), High Auchenlarie,stone circle & cup & ring marked rock 380m N of (1.3 km), High Auchenlarie, cairn 800m NW of (1.4 km).

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