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Fragment of a highly decorated hogsback tombstone within Brechin Cathedral (NO56SE0012). One end is missing. It had formerly been re-used (upside down) as a grave cover and was displayed in the late 19th century fixed against the south wall of the 'ruined chancel'. It is classified by Lang as a 'Type A', dating to the 11th century. Its dimensions are: 143.5cm long, 36.8cm wide at head end, 40.6cm wide at broken end, with the height at the head end being 19cm, at the crown 22.9cm and at the broken end 21.6cm. The flat base has an inscription dating to probably the 17th century. The decoration on the stone is designed symmetrically about a central stem on the line of the ridge of the stone. This flows into the end beast and the stone as a whole is deocorated with flowing scrolls and plant motifs. The end beast is damaged, the top portion with the eyes is well preserved. On the east side has two quadruped animals and two human figures. These are probably ecclesiastics as they are carrying a possible crozier, a book and a trapezoidal bell. The western side also has two intertwined quadrupeds and two human figures. One of the humans carries a crosier with volute crook, the other holds a book and is wearing a chasuble, positively identifying them as ecclesiastics.
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NO56SE0017 - BRECHIN CATHEDRAL