Monument record MHG14227 - Ardross Castle, sarcophagus
Summary
A heavily decorated sarcophagus kept in the grounds of Ardross Castle. The style is a Byzantine-influenced one, from the 12th-century, probably copied by a sculptor in the late 19th-century.
Location
| Grid reference | NH 6116 7407 (point) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
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Full Description
Carved sarcophagus refound recently in woodland as cleared. Now kept on the terrace to the NW of the castle. See photos. <1>
Correspondance from 1989 between Bob Gourlay and the Royal Comission on the Anicent and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The style is a Byzantine-influenced one, most likely to be found in Sicily or Southern Italy in the 12th century. If this is local sandstone, then it is suggested to be a high quality reproduction from a late 19th-century sculptor. The sharpness of the carving seems to support a recent date. More photos in paper file (not scanned). <2>
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Record last edited
Dec 14 2010 11:49AM
