Cross-carved stone

This is a sculptured stone of a cross and sword from Kirkandrews old burial ground. Bears and equal armed cross set on a shouldered shaft, carved in relief. The arms expand from 9cm in width at the intersection to 13cm at the extremities. A triangular incision in the arms gives them a somewhat heart-shaped form. There is a two edged sword with a straight grip and guard. On the upper end of the stone is cut a circle, 25cm in diameter with straight lines radiating from the centre. The lines have been roughly cut and appear to be of a later date - suggesting that an attempt has been made to convert the stone into a sundial.   The stone is now kept at the Stewartry Museum