Odd's Cross Slab (Manx Cross 136)

3D Model

One face shows two scaley dragons trapped in entwined bands. A horizontal band of step-pattern forms a border below. The other face has been divided into panels divided by similar bands; the lower one shows triquetra knots ending in spirals and notches; above is a panel of plait-of-seven; there must have been a third panel, now lost.

One edge bears a plain step-pattern along its surviving length. The other edge carries an inscription in runes which is now incomplete, the surviving portion translating, ‘Odd raised this cross to Frakki his father but Thor…’

The carving is a typical example of the Mammen style which was current in the later 10th century.

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.