Nith Bridge cross

Nith Bridge cross
Coordinates55°14′26″N 3°46′50″W / 55.240426°N 3.780457°W / 55.240426; -3.780457
OS grid referenceNX 86890 95471
Designated14/12/1936
Reference no.SM680
Nith Bridge cross is located in Dumfries and Galloway
Nith Bridge cross
Location of Nith Bridge cross in Dumfries and Galloway

The Nith Bridge cross (also known as the Boatford cross) is a sculptured Anglo-Saxon cross, near the village of Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway. It is the best preserved monument of its type in the region, after the Ruthwell Cross,[1] although the arms are missing. It is a Scheduled monument.[2] The cross is made of red sandstone and carved with animal and plant interlace designs in low relief. It is 6 feet 6 inches tall.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Geoffrey, Stell (1996). Dumfries and Galloway. Exploring Scotland's Heritage (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: The Stationery Office. p. 158. ISBN 0114952949.
  2. ^ "Nith Bridge,cross 180m W of (SM680)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Thornhill, Nith Bridge, Cross | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.