Hedin Cross
The Hedin Cross (Hedin Cross; No. 142) is one of about 40 stones and cross-slabs exhibited in the Church of Maughold (Kirk Maughold) on the Isle of Man .
It bears the representation of a Celtic high cross , without a ring. The decoration of an unknown period is not well preserved, but there are well recognizable runes that point to a creation before the 14th century. The cross shaft has a pattern that suggests an Anglican work.
On one side a Viking ship is shown under the right cross arm . It is the only such example on the Isle of Man. The inscription reads: Hedin placed this cross in memory of his daughter Hlif. On the other side it says: Arni carved these runes.
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- Description and picture (English)
Coordinates: 54 ° 17 '54.7 " N , 4 ° 19' 1.9" W.