Building record MAB3410 - ALTYRE SCULPTURED STONE
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Summary
Sculptured stone brought to Altyre from the Laich of Moray, possibly College of Roseisle, in 1820.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 1222
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0391 5537 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rafford |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Sculptured stone brought to Altyre from the Laich of Moray, possibly College of Roseisle, in 1820. It has a cross on the front, still partially preserved, but only the vertical beam remains on the back. There is an ogham inscription on a slightly recessed flat area of undressed left side, meaning unknown.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, 114 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, 136 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
CALDER, WM, 1957, PSAS 90(1956-57) 246-250, 246-250 (Bibliographic reference). SAB264.
SCULPTURED STONE
MOW, 1962, A.M'S SCOT., 28 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1204.
Jan 1 1977 , AAS/GR/77/CT134, AAS/GR/77/CT134 (Ground Photograph). SAB32509.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 1222;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW34;
- NRHE Numlink: 15812;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0029;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1222 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15812 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1204 Bibliographic reference: MOW. 1962. A.M'S SCOT.. 28.
- --- SAB1800 Bibliographic reference: STUART, J. 1856. SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND. 114.
- --- SAB264 Bibliographic reference: CALDER, WM. 1957. PSAS 90(1956-57) 246-250. Y. 246-250.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. 136.
- --- SAB32509 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1977 . AAS/GR/77/CT134. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/77/CT134.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2017 3:59PM
