Angus HER - NO56SE0005 - BRECHIN CATHEDRAL/ALDBAR

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Primary ReferenceNO56SE0005
NameBRECHIN 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 Update10/07/2017
Updated Bycpalmer
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Date of Compilation 

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National Grid Reference: NO 5966 6006


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Artefact and Ecofact

Ecofact

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Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
STONES PICTISH IIIB100
CROSSES INTERLACEDC100
FIGURESHUMAN D100
HORSEMEN  E100
SHIELDSROUND F100
LIONS  G100
HARPS  H100
STAFFSSHEPHERD I100
FIGURES DAVIDJ100
SYMBOLS BOOKK100
CROSS-SLABS  A100