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Maughold Cross Slab (Manx Cross 41)

Archaeology

This broken slab was found in 1900 towards the west end of the south wall of the church. It bears on one face part of a regular curved cross set within a circle. In the top right-hand corner is the only Manx example of the Greek letter 'Omega', which would have been paired with an 'Alpha' in the top left of the complete panel. Its proportions - when complete - suggest that it may possibly have been an altar front. The use of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet - 'the beginning and the end' - is a common Early Christian motif.

Maughold Church

Connections

Book Chapters

  • Parish: Maughold
  • Sheading: Garff
  • Grid Ref: SC4929591690

Sources

  • Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record
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