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Braddan Old Church Cross Slab

Archaeology

A 9th or 10th century wheel-headed sculptured cross in the Celtic tradition, with an equal armed cross, interlace and biblical scenes on one face.  The upper panel bears a scene which has been identified as representing the jaws of Hell, but has sometimes been miscalled 'Daniel in the lion's den'. It was found in 1841 and is kept at Braddan parish church. It measures 171.5 centimetres high x 94 centimetres maximum width x 51 centimetres minimum width and 10 centimetres thick.  It is numbered as Manx Cross No 72 (59).

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Book Chapters

  • Parish: Braddan
  • Sheading: Middle
  • Grid Ref: SC3640076820

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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