Reference

Date 1961

Event ID 573776

Category Documentary Reference

Type Reference

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/573776

(NT 6197 7970) A fragment, forming the upper part of the shaft and the lower part of the head of a free-standing cross, probably of late 9th century date, was found about 1930 in the core of the masonry of the tower of St Baldred's Church. It is now in the possession of the Earl of Haddington, and preserved in the chapel of Tyninghame House. The width of the shaft is 10 1/2 ins, thickness 7 ins, and the original span of the arms may be estimated at 22 1/2 ins. The ornamentation on the face is interpreted as two animal heads, perhaps horses, their tongues starting an interlace pattern; above this is a human figure on a seat. On one side are two birds and vine-scroll, and on the other, a small animal with vine-scroll.

R B K Stevenson 1961