Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill
Cross slab 130m e of greenhill

Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill

Scotland
HES SM614
Site type
Cross slab 130m e of greenhill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill is a symbol stone of Early Medieval date, situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The slab bears a carved cross and belongs to the tradition of Christian monument-making that flourished in northern Scotland from the Early Historic period onwards. Such cross-marked stones served both spiritual and territorial functions within the early Christian communities of the region, and their precise chronology remains a subject of scholarly study. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national designation system as SM614.

Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM614. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill?

Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill is a symbol stone of Early Medieval date, situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM614.

Who is responsible for protecting Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill?

Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill 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 SM614.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenhill, broch 60m NE of (0.1 km), Hill o'Many Stanes,stone rows (1.2 km), Bruan, broch 85m SW of Tulloch Lea (2.7 km).

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