Angus HER - NO56SE0005 - BRECHIN CATHEDRAL/ALDBAR

Main Details

Primary Reference	NO56SE0005
Name	BRECHIN CATHEDRAL/ALDBAR
NRHE Card No.	NO56SE22
NRHE Numlink	35067
HES SM No.	NULL
HES LB No.	NULL
Site Form	Standing Structure
Site Condition	Complete 2
Details	Cross-slab of class III type It is an upright cross-slab of old red sandstone measuring 1.7m x 0.56m x 0.12m, is almost rectangular but expands towards the top. It is sculptured in relief on two faces. The front has an interlaced cross with a hollow base, with two much defaced creatures at the top and two standing figures in robes holding a book, probably ecclesiastics.The back has a pair of enthroned ecclesiastics or saints at the top, David rending the lion's jaw with his harp, staff and a horned sheep below them. Below that is a horseman with round shield and a beast with eight legs, possibly representing two animals abreast of each other.
Last Update	10/07/2017
Updated By	cpalmer

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National Grid Reference: NO 5966 6006

Event Details

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Artefact and Ecofact

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Palynology
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
STONES		PICTISH III	B	100
CROSSES		INTERLACED	C	100
FIGURES	HUMAN		D	100
HORSEMEN			E	100
SHIELDS	ROUND		F	100
LIONS			G	100
HARPS			H	100
STAFFS	SHEPHERD		I	100
FIGURES		DAVID	J	100
SYMBOLS		BOOK	K	100
CROSS-SLABS			A	100