George Bain Drawing - Aberlemno Cross

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Title

George Bain Drawing - Aberlemno Cross

Subject

This Drawing shows the detail of the spiral arangment from the centre of the celtic cross of the front of the Aberlemno Cross.

The well preserved Pictish Cross-Slab in Aberlemno Kirkyard is sculpted with a Celtic Cross in relief and a background of intertwined beasts.

The reverse of the Cross-Slab has a panel showing a battle scene with long-haired Pictish warriors fighting Northumbrians wearing helmets with nose guards. There are warriors and horsemen bearing spears, swords and shields, and a dying Northumbrian being pecked by a raven. This is thought to portray the Battle of Dunnichen which took place only 10 km from Aberlemno.

Description

Drawing.

'Centre of the Aberlemno Cross'.

Creator

George Bain.

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