Thorleif Hnakki's Cross Slab (Manx Cross 135)

3D Model

The shaft is decorated on both of the major faces with four dragons, head downwards save for the lowest, which faces the others. One edge is occupied by a single dragon, carved head down, of similar form but without limbs, twisting back and forth and trapped within a band which throws out tendrils at each point of crossing. The ornament is typical of the Scandinavian Mammen art style, dating to the end of the 10th century.

The other edge bears a runic inscription, which has been translated as, ‘Thorleif Hnakki erected this cross to the memory of Fiacc his son, brother’s son to Haf.’ On the lower quarter of the ring the characters ‘Ihsus’ appear, partly in runes, partly in Roman capitals.

Early Medieval

Found Braddan Churchyard, Braddan, Middle, Isle of Man

iMuseum (Manx National Heritage)

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