Small grave cover.

Small grey sandstone slab.   This stone was found by a farmer while ploughing the meadow at the mediaeval burial place overlooking Penpont churchyard. Inscribed on the stone are a cross, four initials and a pair of shears, denoting a womans grave.
Object no :
DMMO017n
Collection :
The Medieval Church
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 860mm, width 380mm, depth 100mm
Materials :
stone, sedimentary rock, sandstone
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
DUMFM:0201.74
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F67462 F1557

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