Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLogierait Churchyard,cross slab
Cross slab

Logierait Churchyard,cross slab

Scotland
HES SM1624
Site type
Cross slab
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Logierait Churchyard Cross Slab is a carved stone monument from the early medieval period located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cross slab represents a type of funerary or commemorative monument characteristic of Early Christian and Pictish Scotland, typically dating to the period between the sixth and tenth centuries. The stone displays the carved form of a cross, a common symbol of Christian identity and spiritual significance during this era of Scottish history. Such cross slabs are valued by archaeologists and historians as evidence of early Christian practice and artistic tradition in the region, and their presence in churchyard contexts often indicates sites of long-standing religious or communal importance.

Logierait Churchyard,cross slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Logierait Churchyard,cross slab?

Logierait Churchyard Cross Slab is a carved stone monument from the early medieval period located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1624.

Who is responsible for protecting Logierait Churchyard,cross slab?

Logierait Churchyard,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 SM1624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Logierait Churchyard,cross slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of (2.2 km), Kincraigie, homestead 170m NNW of (3.2 km), Kindallachan, standing stone (3.3 km).

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