Canna, Sgorr Nam Ban-naomha
Cross Slab (Early Medieval)
Site Name Canna, Sgorr Nam Ban-naomha
Classification Cross Slab (Early Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Skerry Of The Holy Women; 'cashel'; 'nunnery'; 'the Altar'
Canmore ID 319395
Site Number NG20SW 2.01
NGR NG 22991 04395
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/319395
- Council Highland
- Parish Small Isles
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Inverness-shire
Sgor nam Ban-Naomha 1, Canna, Skye & Lochalsh, cross-slab fragment
Measurements: H 0.25m, W 0.13m, D 0.04m
Stone type: Torridonian sandstone
Place of discovery: NG 2299 0439
Present location: Canna House.
Evidence for discovery: found during RCAHMS fieldwork in 1993-4, in the ruins of a stone-built hut.
Present condition: broken and weathered.
Description
This fragment represents the central portion of a small cross-slab carved in relief with a cross with curved armpits and a central hollow.
Date range: eighth or ninth century.
Primary references: Fisher 2001, 101.
Compiled by A Ritchie 2016
Reference (2001)
(1) Fragment of Torridonian sandstone, broken on all sides and measuring 0.25m by 0.13m and 35mm thick. The background is cut away to form a relief cross with curved armpits and a slight central depression, the shaft being flanked by rectangular panels. (RCAHMS 1995, 14; RCAHMS 1999d).
I Fisher 2001
