Heimdall Cross Slab (Manx Cross 127)

3D Model

Above the left arm is a female figure with long braided hair and flowing robes reaching towards the cross; she has been interpreted as representing Hyndla, the wise woman who foretells the dreadful day of Ragnarök, although this is open to question. To the right is a disembodied hand gripping either a staff or perhaps a spear.

On the other face above the right arm a man in a buttoned tunic and helmet, armed with a sword, holds a horn to his lips; above him flies a bird. This is popularly identified as Heimdall. As foretold by Hyndla, Heimdall blows a great horn to summon the gods to the great conflict at Ragnarök. The remains of the inscription has been translated as, ‘..his son, but raised another..’

Early Medieval

Found Jurby Churchyard, Jurby, Michael, Isle of Man

iMuseum (Manx National Heritage)

Cross was scanned in situ with the result that some surfaces could not be captured or photographed.