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Photographic copy of a drawing of a fragmentary cross-slab at Latheron.
E 49337 CN
Description Photographic copy of a drawing of a fragmentary cross-slab at Latheron.
Date c. 1895 to 1920
Collection Papers of John Nicolson, antiquarian, Keiss, Caithness, Scotland
Catalogue Number E 49337 CN
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copy of DC 64260
Copies SC 876530
Scope and Content Drawing of a cross-slab from Latheron, Caithness, Highland In a farmhouse wall in Latheron, north-east Caithness is a cross-incised slab. Other carved stones known from the area are believed to have come from a 'Chapel Stones' site. This drawing is by John Nicolson (1843-1934). The upper arm of the cross and the greater part of the side arms are missing but the stem remains. The points where the arms and stem meet are filled with circular discs. This cross may be associated with Irish missionaries who came to the area around 1500 years ago. Nicolson was a keen artist and archaeologist. From around 1890 to 1920, he excavated a number of archaeological sites across Caithness. He merged his love for archaeology and art by painting many of the artefacts found across the county. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference PPD 202
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