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Ancient Crosses in Midlothian, Scotland
5 sites recorded, with photos, maps and visitor reports
Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More 
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National Museum of Scotland (Early Christian Stones) . Ancient Cross in Midlothian
Posted by Anne T on Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Condition: 5, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Girth Cross (Canongate) . Ancient Cross in Midlothian
Posted by Anne T on Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Condition: Destroyed, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Canongate Mercat Cross . Ancient Cross in Midlothian
Posted by Anne T on Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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St John's Cross (Canongate) . Ancient Cross in Midlothian
Posted by Anne T on Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Condition: Destroyed, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Monks Rig, Font Stone . Ancient Cross in Midlothian
Posted by uisdean on Monday, 30 April 2007
Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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