Hog back gravestone, Mossknowe

This type of gravestone is known as hogback and is based on the design of a Scandinavian house, with markings representing roof shingles.  This type of grave stone was most common in the Danelaw or east of England.   After AD 793 Scandinavian raids and settlement produced a mixed population with pagan traditions.  By the late AD 800s raids on Northumbria had reduced its influence in Galloway, and its control was replaced by that of the Gaels from Ireland who also brought strong Scandinavian traditions with them.
Object no :
DMMO001n
Collection :
Religion
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
height 250mm, width 580mm, depth 300mm
Materials :
stone, sedimentary rock, sandstone
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1968.91
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F46382 F1518

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