Building record MAB37044 - BRECHIN CATHEDRAL
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Summary
Fragment of a highly decorated hogsback tombstone within Brechin Cathedral (NO56SE0012).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5966 6008 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO56SE |
| Civil Parish | Brechin |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Fragment of a highly decorated hogsback tombstone within Brechin Cathedral (NO56SE0012). One end is missing. It had formerly been re-used (upside down) as a grave cover and was displayed in the late 19th century fixed against the south wall of the 'ruined chancel'. It is classified by Lang as a 'Type A', dating to the 11th century. Its dimensions are: 143.5cm long, 36.8cm wide at head end, 40.6cm wide at broken end, with the height at the head end being 19cm, at the crown 22.9cm and at the broken end 21.6cm. The flat base has an inscription dating to probably the 17th century. The decoration on the stone is designed symmetrically about a central stem on the line of the ridge of the stone. This flows into the end beast and the stone as a whole is deocorated with flowing scrolls and plant motifs. The end beast is damaged, the top portion with the eyes is well preserved. On the east side has two quadruped animals and two human figures. These are probably ecclesiastics as they are carrying a possible crozier, a book and a trapezoidal bell. The western side also has two intertwined quadrupeds and two human figures. One of the humans carries a crosier with volute crook, the other holds a book and is wearing a chasuble, positively identifying them as ecclesiastics.
A/35086, A/35086 (Ground Photograph). SAB22005.
A/35087/CT, A/35087/CT (Ground Photograph). SAB22006.
A/35088/CN, A/35088/CN (Ground Photograph). SAB22007.
A/35440, A/35440 (Ground Photograph). SAB22008.
A/79974/CS, A/79974/CS (Ground Photograph). SAB22009.
A/79975/CS, A/79975/CS (Ground Photograph). SAB22010.
A/79976/CS, A/79976/CS (Ground Photograph). SAB22011.
B/61424, B/61424 (Ground Photograph). SAB24172.
B/92648/PO, B/92648/PO (Ground Photograph). SAB22012.
GOURLAY, R, 1977c, HISTORIC BRECHIN, p10-11 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2586.
Aug 4 2014 , AAS-GR-14-08-008, 009, AAS-GR-14-08-008, 009 (Ground Photograph). SAB28974.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO56SE22;
- NRHE Numlink: 35068;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO56SE0017;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35068 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (11)
- --- SAB22005 Ground Photograph: A/35086. Black & White. A/35086.
- --- SAB22006 Ground Photograph: A/35087/CT. Colour Transparency. A/35087/CT.
- --- SAB22007 Ground Photograph: A/35088/CN. Colour Negative. A/35088/CN.
- --- SAB22008 Ground Photograph: A/35440. Black & White. A/35440.
- --- SAB22009 Ground Photograph: A/79974/CS. Colour Transparency. A/79974/CS.
- --- SAB22010 Ground Photograph: A/79975/CS. Colour Transparency. A/79975/CS.
- --- SAB22011 Ground Photograph: A/79976/CS. Colour Transparency. A/79976/CS.
- --- SAB22012 Ground Photograph: B/92648/PO. Black & White. B/92648/PO.
- --- SAB24172 Ground Photograph: B/61424. Black & White. B/61424.
- --- SAB2586 Bibliographic reference: GOURLAY, R. 1977c. HISTORIC BRECHIN. Y. p10-11.
- --- SAB28974 Ground Photograph: Aug 4 2014 . AAS-GR-14-08-008, 009. Digital. AAS-GR-14-08-008, 009.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2022 2:07PM
