Fragment of a plain cross head, carved in the typical Whithorn style with circular sinkings between the expanded arms. From St Ninian's Cave, Isle of Whithorn. There are remains of a meander pattern border on the back. ‘Whithorn School’ monuments like this one were probably carved during a fairly short period between 900AD and 1100AD. On display in Whithorn Priory Museum, Dumfries and Galloway.

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Dimensions
265 x 315 x 75mm
Property Information
Whithorn Priory Museum
Object Number
WHP.C.14
Access Status
Display

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