Moray HER - NJ12SW0001 - ST MICHAEL'S CROSS, KIRKMICHAEL

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Primary ReferenceNJ12SW0001
NameST MICHAEL'S CROSS, KIRKMICHAEL
NRHE Card No.NJ12SW2
NRHE Numlink 15981
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 1
Details A rudely-shaped cross with a hole pierced through shaft between the arms of the cross, which may be an early market cross. Local tradition holds that this was a preaching cross erected by the Culdees. It is situated in the graveyard of Kirkmichael Parish Church (NJ12SW0006).
Last Update08/01/2021
Updated Bycherbert
CompilerIAGS
Date of Compilation01/09/1979

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National Grid Reference: NJ 1436 2385


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CROSSESSTONE A100
CROSSESMARKETPOSSIBLEB70
CROSSESRELIGIOUSPOSSIBLEC90