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Heimdall Stone

Archaeology

The Heimdall Stone is one of a group of cross slabs dating to the 6th to 12th centuries AD which have been found at or near St Patrick's church, Jurby.


It is a broken slab with cross carved on both faces. One face has figure of Hindla, the other Heimdall and a runic inscription. It  measures 76 centimetres by 40.6 centimetres by 5 centimetres.  It is kept in the north porch of Jurby Church.

Jurby Church

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Jurby
  • Sheading: Michael
  • Grid Ref: SC3495098480

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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