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BOUNDARY CROSS
A cross, sculpted or incised, delimiting the extent of a parish or an area of sanctuary.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BOUNDARY CAIRN | A cairn used to indicate the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
| BOUNDARY MOUND | A pile of turves used as boundary marker. |
| BOUNDARY STONE | A stone that indicates the limit of an area or piece of land. |
| CROSS INCISED STONE | A stone bearing a cross-shaped symbol incised on its face. |
| 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. |
| MARKET CROSS | A cross found in a market place. |
| SANCTUARY MARKER | A marker, usually in the shape of a cross, indicating the extent of an area of sanctuary. |
