George Bain Drawing - Aberlemno Cross
subject: This Drawing shows the detail of the spiral arangment from the centre of the celtic cross of the front of the Aberlemno Cross. The well preserved Pictish Cross-Slab in Aberlemno Kirkyard is sculpted with a Celtic Cross in relief and a background of intertwined beasts. The reverse of the Cross-Slab has a panel showing a battle scene with long-haired Pictish warriors fighting Northumbrians wearing helmets with nose guards. There are warriors and horsemen bearing spears, swords and shields, and a dying Northumbrian being pecked by a raven. This is thought to portray the Battle of Dunnichen which took place only 10 km from Aberlemno.
description: Drawing. 'Centre of the Aberlemno Cross'.
creator: George Bain.