Cross Slab, St Ninian's Cave, Whithorn Priory3D ModelNoAI
This is a nearly complete cross slab from St Ninian’s Cave.
On the front is a cross with expanded arms separated by circles, and is covered with stopped plait interlace, using the ring twist design commonly seen on the Whithorn crosses. This is the only slab from St Ninian’s Cave which is decorated with interlace.
There were originally two lines of Anglian runes at the base, but only the word (WR)OTE (‘made’) now remains. The inscription probably originally read ‘[name] made me.’
This may have been a headstone, erected to mark the grave of some monk or hermit buried here. It could equally have been a dedicatory monument, perhaps marking the entrance to the chapel.
It is now on display in the Whithorn Priory Museum. For information on visiting, go to our website.
Rae Project | WHP.C.04
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