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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
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- Parish: Jurby
- Sheading: Michael
- Grid Ref: SC3495098480
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record