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Crail

This probable Class III cross slab is now housed within the vestibule of Crail parish church.

It is thought to date between around AD 800 and 1150, however a panel at the bottom is carved with an armorial shield which must have been added no earlier than the 14th century. The reverse face is now built into the wall but is said to be blank.

The slab, which measures around 1.9m in height by around 0.8m across, is carved with a central cross and either side of the shaft are various animals and figures.

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Alternative names for Crail

Crail parish church

Where is Crail?

Crail is in the parish of Crail and the county of Fife.

Grid reference: NO 61339 07976

Lat / long: 56.262777, -2.625609

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OS Map for Crail

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St Andrews & East Fife (Cupar, Anstruther & Crail)
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Weather at Crail

9°C
max 9°C / min 8°C
32km/h WSW
1033mb
81%
40%
07:55 16:53

Scattered clouds
Weather observed at Anstruther at 15:37

References (websites)

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Pictish stones near Crail

The Coves, Caiplie Class I symbols

2.5km away

Abercrombie 1 Class III cross slab

10.2km away

Abercrombie 2 Class III cross slab

10.2km away

Abercrombie 3 Class III cross slab

10.2km away

Abercrombie 4 Class III cross slab

10.2km away

Largo Class II cross slab

19.5km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

23.7km away

Walton Class I symbol stone

25.0km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

28.7km away
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Pictish sites near Crail

Norrie's Law hoard

20.3km away

Traprain Law silver chain

33.2km away

Haddington silver chain

35.8km away

Hoardweel silver chain

51.0km away

Whitlaw silver chain

61.2km away

Dunnicaer fort

81.2km away

Borland silver chain

82.5km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

84.4km away

Nigg silver chain

100.2km away
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Pictish placenames near Crail

Pitmilly

6.4km away

Pittarthie

9.3km away

Abercrombie

10.8km away

Pitcruvie

20.2km away

Pitcullo

22.9km away

Pitairlie

30.8km away

Aberlady

31.6km away

Pitempton

35.2km away

Pitcairlie

38.1km away
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Ancient sites near Crail

Drumcarrow Craig broch

16.2km away

Lundin Links stone circle

21.4km away

St Baldred's Cave cave

23.5km away

North Berwick Law fort

24.4km away

Kilmany cursus

26.0km away

Woodhill cursus

28.3km away

Ardestie souterrain and rock art

28.7km away

Laws Hill broch and fort

29.5km away

Preston Mains cursus

30.0km away
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Castles near Crail

Crail Castle

0.5km away

East Barns (possible) (site of)

1.0km away

Wormistoune House

1.6km away

West Barns (site of)

1.9km away

Balcomie Castle

2.2km away

Newhall Tower (site of)

2.5km away

Thirdpart (site of)

2.6km away

Randerston House

2.9km away

Randolphstoun Castle (site of)

2.9km away
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Accommodation near Crail

Balcomie Links Hotel
hotelCrail
0.3km away
Symphony Craw's Nest Hotel and Restaurant
hotel, restaurant, barAnstruther
7.0km away
Fairmont St Andrews
hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews
9.1km away
The Old Station Country Guest House
bed and breakfastSt Andrews
9.8km away
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
hotel, restaurant, self-catering cottagesElie
13.1km away
Albany Hotel, St Andrews
hotelSt Andrews
13.5km away
West Port Bar & Kitchen
hotel, restaurant, pubSt Andrews
13.7km away
Five Pilmour Place
hotelSt Andrews
13.7km away
St Andrews Tourist Hostel
hostelSt Andrews
13.8km away
Elie House Apartment 11
self-catering apartmentElie
13.8km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Crail

Symphony Craw's Nest Hotel and Restaurant
hotel, restaurant, barAnstruther
7.0km away
Fairmont St Andrews
hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews
9.1km away
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
hotel, restaurant, self-catering cottagesElie
13.1km away
Northpoint Café
caféSt Andrews
13.4km away
Zizzi St Andrews
café, restaurantSt Andrews
13.5km away
West Port Bar & Kitchen
hotel, restaurant, pubSt Andrews
13.7km away
The Inn at Lathones
hotel, restaurantSt Andrews
13.8km away
St Andrews Golf Hotel
hotel, restaurantSt Andrews
13.9km away
Best Western Scores Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews
14.0km away
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barSt Andrews
14.2km away
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Published on the 6th of February 2014 at 10:40 pm. Updated on the 12th of February 2014 at 6:52 pm.

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