Bressay Stone Postcard 

£1.30

From an original watercolour and pencil drawing.

The Bressay Stone is an early Christian cross-slab from the 9th or 10th century, found near the ruins of St Mary’s church, Culliesbrough, Bressay. Both sides are carved and the designs feature circular cross-heads, clerics and beasts. With both Pictish and Norse influences, this important stone evidences a cultural mixture in Shetland at this time. Ogham inscriptions on both edges tells that the stone was created by a woman, Necrudad, in memory of her husband, Benises.

• Sized DL (9.9 x 21cm).

• Two designs show the front and back of the stone

• Printed in the UK on 300gsm card using vegan friendly, biodegradable and compostable inks.

Available locally at:

• Speldiburn Community Hub, Bressay

• Bressay Heritage Centre