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Aberlemno stone no.3. Reverse of cross-slab. From J Stuart, The Sculptured Stones of Scotland, i, pl. lxxx.
D 8579
Description Aberlemno stone no.3. Reverse of cross-slab. From J Stuart, The Sculptured Stones of Scotland, i, pl. lxxx.
Date 1856
Collection Copies of illustrations from John Stuart, The Sculptured Stones of Scotland
Catalogue Number D 8579
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 342322
Scope and Content Symbol stone known as Aberlemno 3 at Aberlemno, Angus Aberlemno 3 stands at the side of the road but it may be moved to help preserve it. It is carved on both sides with a relief cross on the W face and symbols on the E. This is a drawing of the stone which appeared in John Stuart's 1856 publication 'The Sculptured Stones of Scotland'. At the top is a crescent and V-rod over a double-disc and Z-rod. Under these is a hunting scene, David and the lion and a centaur. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference Stuart, i, pl.lxxx
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/306291
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