Desk Based Assessment
Event ID 684679
Category Recording
Type Desk Based Assessment
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/684679
NO21NW 1 22532 18192
See also NO21NW 78 and 79.
(NO 2253 1819) Mugdrum Cross (NR)
OS 6" map, (1959)
This much mutilated 9th - 10th century (F T Wainwright 1959) free-standing cross is still erect on its rectangular base, which is 5' 6" by 4' by 1' 6" high. The shaft and what remains of the head are 11' high, by 2' 5" by 1' 4", sculptured in relief on four faces. The front is divided into four panels, three of which contain horsemen with the fourth showing hounds chasing stags. On the right side the two bottom panels contain scroll foliage and winged dragons, but the other two sides are completely defaced.
At its foot, lies another cross fragment, of similar date, measuring 2' 3" by 1' 7 1/2" thick, which is sculptured. This acted as the lintel of a well in the garden of Carpow House (NO 2057 1783) prior to moving to its present location, and the missing part is believed to have been built into one of the steadings on Carpow Estate NO 22532 18192.
Information from OS.
J R Allen and J Anderson 1903; A Laing 1878; F T Wainwright 1955.
