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This fragment of a sculpted dragon-like creature is badly damaged, with one side and the upper part of the stone apparently cut away, suggesting the stone has been re-used. Part of a rather leonine head remains, and the stone below has been textured to represent scales. What appears to be the creature's tail curls over on one side of the head.
Melrose Abbey
Melrose
Title
Carved Figure
Date
13th C
Medium
sandstone
Measurements
H 24 x W 35.2 x D 22.8 cm
Accession number
MEL/scp/7
Acquisition method
on loan from Scottish Ministers
Work type
Sculpture
Melrose Abbey
Abbey Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9LG Scotland
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