Publication drawing; Meigle No. 3, upper part of a cross-slab formerly built into the old church

Description Publication drawing; Meigle No. 3, upper part of a cross-slab formerly built into the old church

Date 1989

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number SC 394882

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of DC 25234

Scope and Content Pictish cross-slab from Meigle, Perth and Kinross This stone is one of over thirty cross-slabs and sculptured stones found in or near the churchyard at Meigle. Most of the stones were discovered during the 19th century, many having been reused as building blocks in the church walls or a nearby kiln. This drawing shows the back face of the upper part of a Pictish cross-slab. It features a finely carved horseman carrying a spear and wearing a sword. The man has a beard and wears pointed boots, whilst the bridle, reins and saddle-cloth can also be seen. The carved stones at Meigle form one of the most important collections of Pictish and Early Christian sculpture in eastern Scotland. Most are carved in high relief, and a common theme is violence - between animals or men and animals. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Scale 1:10

External Reference Fig. 102 I

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