Upper Largo pictish cross slab

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Class II Pictish cross slab situated beneath a shelter in the Kirkyard at Upper Largo, Fife. A slab of sandstone (c.2m tall), carved in relief on both sides.

One side has a ringed cross decorated in interlace patterns, the shaft of the cross has some spiral patterns, and there is a rectangular base to the shaft. To the left of the shaft although very defaced is a human figure facing the shaft, to the right are a pair of intertwined fish monsters.

The other side principally features a hunting scene, but starting at the bottom – there are two deer, above this is a pictish beast, then up the centre of the stone are three figures on horses facing left. Behind the lower figure seems to be a creature, possibly a bird, The middle figure has two hunting dogs either side (slightly above). There is also a very eroded vertically orientated Double-disc with Z-rod above the head of the beast and in front (left) of the lower and middle horses.

Grid Reference: NO 42344 03482

Visited: 7 September 2024