CROSS SLAB
A slab of stone, either standing or recumbent, inscribed with a cross. Usually found in association with burials. If Pictish symbols are included, index as PICTISH SYMBOL STONE as well.
Pictish Cross Slab (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Religious Ritual And Funerary
>> Cross Slab
>>> Carving
>>>> Carved Stone
>>>>> Cross Slab
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY CROSS | A cross, sculpted or incised, delimiting the extent of a parish or an area of sanctuary. |
| CROSS | A free-standing structure in the form of a cross. Use specific term where known. |
| CROSS INCISED STONE | A stone bearing a cross-shaped symbol incised on its face. |
| PICTISH SYMBOL CARVING | Stones or rock outcrop bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. Use more specific term. Differentiate between designs on stones/boulders and rock outcrop. If a cross is included, index as CROSS SLAB as well. |
| PICTISH SYMBOL STONE | A stone bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. If a cross is included, index as CROSS SLAB as well. |
