Building record MAB4410 - ST MICHAEL'S CROSS, KIRKMICHAEL
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Summary
A rudely-shaped cross with a hole pierced through shaft between the arms of the cross, which may be an early market cross.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1436 2385 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ12SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Kirkmichael |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A rudely-shaped cross with a hole pierced through shaft between the arms of the cross, which may be an early market cross. Local tradition holds that this was a preaching cross erected by the Culdees. It is situated in the graveyard of Kirkmichael Parish Church (NJ12SW0006).
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 69-71,360 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
EELES, FC, 1910, UNDESCRIBED SCULPTURED STONES AND CROSSES .... PSAS 44, 354-372, p361 (Bibliographic reference). SAB489.
DUNCAN, JG, 1921, BANFF FCT 17-24, 23 (Bibliographic reference). SAB372.
DUNCAN, JG, 1921, PSAS 55(1920-21) 207-212, 212 (Bibliographic reference). SAB373.
Apr 12 1985 , ED 13-15,17-20, ED 13-15,17-20 (Ground Photograph). SAB33318.
Jul 10 2008 , Untitled Source (Ground Photograph). SAB32073.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ12SW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 15981;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ12SW0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15981 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB32073 Ground Photograph: Jul 10 2008 . DG.
- --- SAB33318 Ground Photograph: Apr 12 1985 . ED 13-15,17-20. Black & White. ED 13-15,17-20.
- --- SAB372 Bibliographic reference: DUNCAN, JG. 1921. BANFF FCT 17-24. 23.
- --- SAB373 Bibliographic reference: DUNCAN, JG. 1921. PSAS 55(1920-21) 207-212. 212.
- --- SAB489 Bibliographic reference: EELES, FC. 1910. UNDESCRIBED SCULPTURED STONES AND CROSSES .... PSAS 44, 354-372. p361.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 69-71,360.
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 13 2026 1:14PM
