
Cross slab - St Peter's Cross
Norse carved stone bearing a simple outline cross with a circle at the intersection of the arms. It was found lying horizontal and covering a grave close to the church, Broch of Birsay, Orkney, but it is currently set up upright to help prevent erosion.
Details
- Date Made
- 10th century-11th century
- Dimensions
- h 890mm (h 2' 11 1/16")
- Material
- Stone/BM Inorganic
- Time Period
- Medieval
- Property Information
- Brough Of Birsay
- Object Number
- BB086
- Access Status
- Display