Cross-slabs recently discovered at Fowlis Wester and Millport

Abstract

Three early Christian carved stones were discovered during restoration work at the church of Fowlis Wester, Crieff, Perthshire. The best preserved of the three is elaborately carved with symbols including a cross, an animal and a possible sword. A carved stone discovered in the parish manse garden on the island of Millport, Cumbrae, Buteshire has among other symbols, interlacing strands forming a cross.