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]
| Nith Bridge cross | |
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| Coordinates | 55°14′26″N 3°46′50″W / 55.240426°N 3.780457°W |
| OS grid reference | NX 86890 95471 |
| Designated | 14/12/1936 |
| Reference no. | SM680 |
  Location of Nith Bridge cross in Dumfries and Galloway | |
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References
edit- ^ Geoffrey, Stell (1996). Dumfries and Galloway. Exploring Scotland's Heritage (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: The Stationery Office. p. 158. ISBN 0114952949.
- ^ "Nith Bridge,cross 180m W of (SM680)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Thornhill, Nith Bridge, Cross | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Archived from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.