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Object type: Cross-arm
Measurements: H. 14.5 cm (5.75 in); W. 26.5 cm > 14 cm (10.5 in > 5.5 in); D. 17.8 cm (7 in)
Stone type: Medium- to coarse-grained, slightly feldspathic, very pale brown (10YR 7/4) grit; see no. 1.
Plate numbers in printed volume: 389-393
Corpus volume reference: Vol 3 p. 113
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The arm expands in a broad curve and has a shallow convex curve at the end (type E6).
A (broad): The perimeter moulding is roughly cut. Within the panel is a symmetrical pattern, not interlace, but composed of formal vertical elements. The central one has a pair of terminal loops.
B and D (narrow): Plain.
C (broad): A plain perimeter moulding is marked by a deep incision. Within the panel is a raised roundel or flat boss with an outer moulding enclosing an incised saltire.
Crude and out of the tradition of local ornament.
