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cross shaft


This fragment of a cross shaft is decorated with interlace strands which are incised with a groove and are carved in the stopped plait style.

This stone belongs to the period before the ‘Whithorn school’ style became fixed. At this time sculptors had begun using interlace, but were still experimenting with styles.
Period: 800 - 1100 AD
Material: Vfg grey turbidite siltstone
Dimensions: 460 x 250 x 110 mm
Accession number: WHP.EC.35 (W25)