Building record MAB35484 - TARFSIDE
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Summary
Cross-incised stone.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 160
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4838 7977 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO47NE |
| Civil Parish | Lochlee |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cross-incised stone. A large, rough boulder of whinstone, 0.8m x 0.5m x 0.4m, crudely incised with a cross. According to local tradition, Bruce planted his standard on it. It was moved to its present position from another part of the hill 'within living memory' in the mid-19th century Possibly connected to St. Drostan's religious establishment, because 'Droustie's Meadow' is close to the spot, and it is possible that the stone may have originated from the 'Meadow' or from the site of the church of Droustie. Lines have been incised to form a Latin cross in relief upon its north face. The stone was leaning to the south at an angle of circa 40 degrees when visited by the OS in 1967.
B/83913/PO, B/83913/PO (Photograph). SAB21599.
JERVISE, A., 1882, HISTORY & TRADITIONS OF THE LAND OF THE LINDSAYS, 81 (2nd ed.) (Bibliographic reference). SAB901.
EELES, FC, 1910, UNDESCRIBED SCULPTURED STONES AND CROSSES .... PSAS 44, 354-372, pp 360-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB489.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 160;
- NMR Card Number: NO47NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 33920;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO47NE0001;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM160 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33920 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB21599 Photograph: B/83913/PO. Polaroid. B/83913/PO.
- --- SAB489 Bibliographic reference: EELES, FC. 1910. UNDESCRIBED SCULPTURED STONES AND CROSSES .... PSAS 44, 354-372. pp 360-1.
- --- SAB901 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A.. 1882. HISTORY & TRADITIONS OF THE LAND OF THE LINDSAYS. N. 81 (2nd ed.).
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 13 2026 3:09PM
