Edderton Cross Slab, Pictish cross slab in Edderton, Scotland.
Edderton Cross Slab is a red sandstone stone standing over 2 meters tall with detailed carvings on both sides depicting Celtic crosses and riders. The carved figures use different techniques, including raised relief work and incised designs cut directly into the stone.
The stone dates from the 8th or 9th century and was first documented in the 1830s when James Skene recorded it in churchyard documents. The monument was later raised, revealing carvings that had been hidden before.
The stone combines Celtic and Latin cross symbols, showing how different religious traditions came together in this early medieval region. The carved riders reflect the importance of warriors and horses in the community of that time.
The stone sits in the old graveyard next to Edderton Free Church and is protected by a marked boundary area. When visiting, it is easy to access and you can view the carvings from the surrounding space.
The monument displays three riders carved using different techniques, with one in raised relief within an arch and two incised figures below it. These varying carving methods suggest different hands at work or different stages of creation.
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