Find Spot record MAB48282 - NEVAY
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Summary
A disc-headed cross slab, probably an Early Christian grave marker, discovered in a pile of stonework in the ruined church of Nevay (see NO34SW0001) in 1988.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3123 4411 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO34SW |
| Civil Parish | Eassie & Nevay |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A disc-headed cross slab, probably an Early Christian grave marker, discovered in a pile of stonework in the ruined church of Nevay (see NO34SW0001) in 1988. The stone measures 31 cm x 30 cm x 10 cm and is carved on one face with a sunken cross with wedge-shaped arms within an incised circle with a small square raised boss at the centre. The stone was removed to Montrose Museum. Another cross-slab was noted at the same time. It was a small stone incised with an equal-armed cross within a circle, the larger part of which had broken off. Its whereabouts is unknown.
Robertson, N, 1988, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10927.
incised stone
RCAHMS, 2003, EARLY MEDIEVAL SCULPTURE IN ANGUS COUNCIL MUSEUMS (Bibliographic reference). SAB1613.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO34SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 32155;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO34SW0024;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32155 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 2:41PM
