Monument record MAB18869 - CASKIEBEN
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Summary
A Class I Pictish symbol stone was found in the River Don (at circa NJ 779 201) in 1853, and erected on Caskieben motte (NJ72SE0040).
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 75: Caskieben moat, moated site and symbol stone
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7879 2136 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ72SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Keithhall and Kinkell |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Class I Pictish symbol stone was found in the River Don (at circa NJ 779 201) in 1853, and erected on Caskieben motte (NJ72SE0040). The stone, a whinstone monolith measuring 1.5 m x 0.61 m, is incised with, from top to bottom, a double disc and Z-rod, a fish (probably a salmon) looking right, and a mirror and comb. The symbols are faint but discernible.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, 13, PL37 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, VOL 3, 170 ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
MOW, 1962, A.M'S SCOT., 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1204.
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, pp26-27, no.27 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
Apr 19 1996 , C 66609, C 66609 (Ground Photograph). SAB20051.
Sep 4 1980 , POLAROID, POLAROID (Ground Photograph). SAB14260.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 75;
- NMR Card Number: NJ72SE46;
- NRHE Numlink: 18919;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ72SE0046;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM75 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18919 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1204 Bibliographic reference: MOW. 1962. A.M'S SCOT.. 8.
- --- SAB14260 Ground Photograph: Sep 4 1980 . POLAROID. PL. POLAROID.
- --- SAB1800 Bibliographic reference: STUART, J. 1856. SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND. 13, PL37.
- --- SAB20051 Ground Photograph: Apr 19 1996 . C 66609. Black & White. C 66609.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. pp26-27, no.27.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. VOL 3, 170 ILL.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2026 12:51PM
