Building record MAB6753 - MEIKLE CROSS, ELGIN CATHEDRAL
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Summary
Fragment of the Meikle Cross, situated in the graveyard of Elgin Cathedral.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2220 6302 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fragment of the Meikle Cross, situated in the graveyard of Elgin Cathedral. It stands on a modern pillar 0.3 m high which itself stands on a three-tiered stone base.
SHAW, L, 1882, HIST OF PROV OF MORAY II (Bibliographic reference). SAB1627.
RICHARDSON, JS, 1950, ELGIN CATHEDRAL, 16 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1498.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Guardianship Monument (National): 3935;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16592;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0084;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16592 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 13 2026 3:28PM
