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Cross Head

Image credit: Argyll and Bute Council

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Part of a free-standing cross that probably stood outside Saint Columba's Chapel (also known as Kilcomkill), Southend. You can still make out the outline of a crucified Christ figure. This piece was found in the sea near the chapel, the cross likely was broken and discarded during the Reformation.

Campbeltown Museum

Campbeltown

Title

Cross Head

Date

12th C

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 40 x W 54 x D 20 cm

Accession number

CAPTM2015.101

Acquisition method

acquired through Scotland's Treasure Trove system

Work type

Sculpture

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