Early Christian standing stones in Scotland

MORE than 1,000 years ago three brief words were cut into the face of a beautiful carved cross.

It is one of more than 60 early Christian grave markers and crosses, many decorated with elaborately carved patterns, that form the internationally important collection known as the Whithorn stones.

Read more about the collection and the recently refurbished Whithorn Museum here.

Posted by David on August 10, 2005 11:57 AM