Lonan Cross Slab (Manx Cross 73)

3D Model

A fine wheel-headed cross standing in its original position. The base of the cross is inserted through a slot cut in a slab laid flat on the ground. The stone is carved on one face, bearing an equal-limbed cross and a ring with wide borders, set on a short, broad shaft. Circular hollows mark the junction of the arms.

The cross and shaft are filled with plait-work, and edged with single or double bead-moulding. The ring which circles the cross is divided into three bands, separated by projecting borders; the inner and outer rings are decorated with further interlace, while the central band contains knots formed from pairs of intertwined chain links. The upper part of the cross shaft is decorated with four bands of plait-work.

Early Medieval

Found Lonan Churchyard, Lonan, Garff, Isle of Man

iMuseum (Manx National Heritage)

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