Monument record MAB3045 - RODNEY'S STONE, BRODIE CASTLE
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Summary
Class II Pictish symbol stone, of grey sandstone, discovered in the 1781 during excavations for the foundation of the new parish church at Dyke (NH95NE0010).
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 1226
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9842 5766 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Dyke and Moy |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Class II Pictish symbol stone, of grey sandstone, discovered in the 1781 during excavations for the foundation of the new parish church at Dyke (NH95NE0010). It had been used as a recumbent grave-slab, probably in the early 18th century. the stone was removed to its current location in the early 19th Century. Measuring 1.9 m high, and 1.05 m wide at the base, it is carved in relief on both faces within a flatbed moulding. The front bears a cross with interlacing, with other less distinct symbols in the four cut-out quadrants surrounding the cross. The reverse bears two fish monsters with an elephant and a double-disc and Z-rod below them. All of the symbols are in relief. There is an Ogham inscription, the longest such inscription known in Scotland, on the side angles. The cross is badly weathered. The stone is likely to date to from the 8th Century ADA programme of 3-D scanning of the stone was undertaken in 2010 by Deri Jones Associates (for NTS) to aid with condition monitoring.
Period Notes
Discovered in 1781.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, PL22 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No10(1870) 42 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
SOUTHESK, 1886, PSAS 20(1885-6) 14-40, 14-40 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1832.
RHYS, 1892, PSAS 26(1891-2) 263-351, 287-8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1544.
RHYS, 1899, PSAS 32(1898-99) 324-398, 367-8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1545.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, 132-3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
MOW, 1962, A.M'S SCOT., 28 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1204.
SHEPHERD, IAG, 1979, EARLY GRAMPIAN, 29,ILL 22 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1636.
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, 104-105 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2011, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 11, 2010, p.112 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5535.
Aug 17 1984 , CM 1-2, CM 1-2 (Ground Photograph). SAB30142.
Jan 1 1976 , AAS/GR/76/CT138, 149, 154, AAS/GR/76/CT138, 149, 154 (Ground Photograph). SAB32448.
May 2 2016 , AAS-GR-16-05-077 - 105, AAS-GR-16-05-077 - 105 (Ground Photograph). SAB33964.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, 221,226 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Sep 14 1989 , JI 26-27, JI 26-27 (Ground Photograph). SAB30647.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 1226;
- NMR Card Number: NH95NE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 15529;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NH95NE0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1226 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15529 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (15)
- --- SAB1204 Bibliographic reference: MOW. 1962. A.M'S SCOT.. 28.
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. 221,226.
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No10(1870) 42.
- --- SAB1544 Bibliographic reference: RHYS. 1892. PSAS 26(1891-2) 263-351. 287-8.
- --- SAB1545 Bibliographic reference: RHYS. 1899. PSAS 32(1898-99) 324-398. 367-8.
- --- SAB1636 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, IAG. 1979. EARLY GRAMPIAN. Y. 29,ILL 22.
- --- SAB1800 Bibliographic reference: STUART, J. 1856. SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND. PL22.
- --- SAB1832 Bibliographic reference: SOUTHESK. 1886. PSAS 20(1885-6) 14-40. 14-40.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. 104-105.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. 132-3.
- --- SAB30142 Ground Photograph: Aug 17 1984 . CM 1-2. Black & White. CM 1-2.
- --- SAB30647 Ground Photograph: Sep 14 1989 . JI 26-27. Black & White. JI 26-27.
- --- SAB32448 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1976 . AAS/GR/76/CT138, 149, 154. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/76/CT138, 149, 154.
- --- SAB33964 Ground Photograph: May 2 2016 . AAS-GR-16-05-077 - 105. Digital. AAS-GR-16-05-077 - 105.
- --- SAB5535 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2011. DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND. NEW SERIES, VOLUME 11, 2010. p.112.
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Record last edited
Mar 16 2026 11:31AM
