Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.
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Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.
Dr. Tom Horne talks about the Govan Cross, alternatively (and also) known as the Jordanhill Cross, which is one of his favourites of the Viking-Age carved stones from the lost early-medieval kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons. This magnificent, if damaged, sandstone cross shaft is carved most intricately with interlace, key patterns and knotwork on all four of its surviving sides. The front of the cross features an impressive horse and rider in the Pictish style, leading to questions about the level of cultural and political influence of the Picts over their fellow Britons.
While the Govan Cross is missing its crosshead, it is thought probable that this missing piece resembled a typical Celtic-style example, of the sort pioneered on Iona.
Govan Early Medieval
Govan Early Medieval is an archaeology and history podcast about early medieval Europe by volunteers at the Govan Stones museum in Glasgow, Scotland. The museum is a world-class collection of dozens of Viking-Age carved stones from the lost 'Dark Ages' Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde and is open 7 days a week from April until November, 11am-4pm, with free entry.
