Drawings of faces and edge of cross-slab. Publication drawing: Inventory pp. 98-9.

Description Drawings of faces and edge of cross-slab. Publication drawing: Inventory pp. 98-9.

Date 1989

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DC 25256

Category Prints and Drawings

Copies SC 394800

Scope and Content Sculptured stone from Meigle, Perth and Kinross This stone is one of over thirty cross-slabs and sculptured stones found in or near the churchyard at Meigle. Most of the stones were discovered during the 19th century, many having been reused as building blocks in the church walls or a nearby kiln. This drawing shows the remains of a cross-slab. The front face bears two clerics wearing gowns with borders of interlace and key-pattern respectively. One is seated and the other has a pair of shoulder brooches. The right side is decorated with interlace. The carved stones at Meigle form one of the most important collections of Pictish and Early Christian sculpture in eastern Scotland. Most are carved in high relief, and a common theme is violence - between animals or men and animals. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Scale 1:10

Medium Ink

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