Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Kinord,cross slab
Cross slab

Loch Kinord,cross slab

Scotland
HES SM64
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Kinord Cross Slab is a Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Christian period. The slab bears incised cross decoration characteristic of Scottish Early Medieval ecclesiastical monuments, reflecting the region's Christian heritage during the first millennium. Located near Loch Kinord in the Deeside area, the monument survives as evidence of early Christian activity and commemorative practice in northeast Scotland. The carved cross design demonstrates the continuing influence of Christian symbolism in the material culture of Early Medieval Pictish and Scottish communities.

Loch Kinord,cross slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM64. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Kinord,cross slab?

Loch Kinord Cross Slab is a Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the Early Christian period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM64.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Kinord,cross slab?

Loch Kinord,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 SM64.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Kinord,cross slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Kinord,settlements and field systems E of (0.7 km), Heugh, homestead moat and earthworks 500m SSE of (1.3 km), Monandavan,ring cairn 650m SW of (1.4 km).

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