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Object type: Fragment of cross-shaft(?)
Measurements: H. 29.2cm (11.5in); W. 23.5 cm (9.25 in); D. 12.7 cm (5 in)
Stone type: Coarse-grained, massive sandstone
Plate numbers in printed volume: Pl. 229.1299-1301
Corpus volume reference: Vol 1 p. 233-234
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A (broad): Traces of an incised outer moulding around an originally plain panel for inscription. Traces of paint and mortar.
B (narrow): Panel of four-strand plain plait enclosed in a single roll moulding.
C (broad): Corner of inner grooved moulding and outer roll moulding; otherwise plain.
D (narrow): Missing.
The pattern is produced by punching and grooving. This type of simple plait is found at Bothal (no. 2) and the stone could be from that site.
