What is recorded here

On High Island, a broken limestone slab marked the foot of Grave 3, its western face carrying a low-relief cross and a double roundel that still holds a smaller cross inside. The shaft bears a framed figure standing with both hands raised, each gripping a rectangular shape that may have been a book, as if the dead person had kept reading even after burial. The eastern side remains rough and empty, reminding everyone that the island gave up only half its story before the slab broke and moved.

Originally located on High Island (see GA021-026038-). Recorded by Fisher (2014, 203-4, no. 7, Fig. 7.2), this decorated cross-slab is one of three (see also GA021-026036- and GA021-026037-) associated with Grave 3. A limestone slab (H 0.89m; Wth 0.32m; T 0.09m), it is one of only two found on the island, the other being the cover stone (GA021-026037-) of the grave. It formed the footstone and was just decorated on its W face. Most of the stone was concealed and it was broken in two pieces. The cross-head is carved in low relief and the lower armpits are notched. A border runs around the head and centrally located is a double roundel which encloses a cross. The shaft bears a framed incised figure that is probably a secondary feature. The figure stands in an orans position and each hand holds a rectangular object, possibly a book. The E face of the slab was very roughly dressed and no decoration is evident. This cross-slab has been repaired and a replica has been placed on site. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 November 2015

Date likely to the early medieval period, based on cross-slab typology. These slabs may have marked a burial or had a liturgical function, possibly associated with an early Christian site.

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