Hume Churchyard
Cross (Medieval)
Site Name Hume Churchyard
Classification Cross (Medieval)
Canmore ID 58560
Site Number NT74SW 2.01
NGR NT 700 407
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/58560
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Hume
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
A round-headed cross was once situated in Hume churchyard, but its location is now unknown. In 1915 the stone was described as being 0.7m in height, with a cross carved on either side.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NT74SW 2.1 700 407.
(Approximately NT 700 407) In the churchyard of Hume is a small round-headed cross measuring in total height 2ft 5ins, diameter of head 1ft, and 7ins in thickness. On the front, in low relief, is carved an equal-limbed cross with the arms expanded at the terminals, and on the back a similar cross, without the expansion of the arms.
RCAHMS 1915, visited 1908.
Field Visit (23 October 1908)
182. Cross, Hume.
In the churchyard of Hume is a small round headed cross measuring in total height 2 feet 5 inches, in diameter of head 1 foot, and in thickness 7 inches. On the front, in low relief, is carved an equal-limbed cross with the arms expanded at the extremities, and on the back a similar cross but without the expansion of the arms.
RCAHMS 1915, visited 23rd October 1908.
OS Map: Ber., xxvii. NE.
Sbc Note (15 April 2016)
Visibility: Standing structure or monument.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
