14th - 15th Century Scotland

[Bigkahuna]

The two carved "Knights" may or may not be Templars. We may never know. They are not "Crusaders" however. Crusaders were depicted on grave slabs/ sarcophagus covers with their legs crossed at the ankles, and often with a dog at their feet.

[pdcorlis]

Once again some fantastic photos of some truly remarkable antiquities!

Well Done!

[Mael Coluim]

Chris, those are super pix of a very beautiful area. I can't wait to see those hidden places myself.

[McMurdo]

Thanks Chris
When I make it over we are spending at least a day seeing some of the wonderful out of the way places you always seem to come up with, the drinks are on me.

[Ancienne Alliance]

WOW ! great photos.

Thank you for sharing these .

Robet

[Highlander31]

Wonderful photos, Chris. Thanks for posting them.

[Zardoz]

Great pictures

[macneighill]

MacMillons Cross
Note the sword on carved onto the cross shaft, thought to be of the same design as used by the Knights Templar ?

hmmm, interesting. The pommel appears to be similar to a Viking design. Even though this may appear to be an earlier design, the quillion or cross guard was added sometime after the 11th century. So, it may be what is called, an arming or knight's sword. It appears to be an Oakeshott type X and is generally considered to be a descendant from the migration period or Viking swords. The scabbard looks to be of Viking origins, or possibly early Irish or Scottish origins (we're talking Celtic times) as well. Very interesting indeed.

on the reverse is carved a hunting scene with a woodsman looking on, this woodsman who appears to be wearing kilt, was this cross carved in 14-15th century ?

Could it be a leine http://www.albanach.org/leine.html?

All in all . . awesome pics Chris. They are wonderful.

[O'Callaghan]

Could it be a leine?

I think so. I reckon it's too early to be a kilt.

[The Celtic Gypsy]

Well the church is added to my list of places to visit before i die!