Find Spot record MAB46325 - EASTERTON
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Summary
Symbol stone which was built into the west side of a cist discovered during ploughing in 1894 and subsequently excavated (NJ16SW0020).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1450 6470 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Duffus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Symbol stone which was built into the west side of a cist discovered during ploughing in 1894 and subsequently excavated (NJ16SW0020). The Class I Symbol stone, of two periods, is a rectangular sandstone slab, measuring roughly 4 ft (circa 1.2 m) long, 1 ft 10 in (0.56 m) wide and 2.5 in (6.35 cm) thick. One side bears an arch symbol or crescent, below which is a crescent and V-rod above a mirror and comb. These appear to have been pecked with little attempt to smooth the line and the weathering suggests that it stood as an earthfast upright after the other side was incised with a goose and a fish. A rough axe of granite or quartz was found beneath slab when lifted.
MORRISON, J, 1895, PSAS 29(1894-5) 449-53, 449-53 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1199.
YOUNG, HW, 1895, RELIQU & ILLUS ARCH ,22-25, 142-150 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2136.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, 124-6, ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
GARDEN, CA, 1966, PSAS 98 (1964-66) 218-9, 220-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB618.
WALKER, IC, 1968, STUD.IN ANCIENT EUROPE,95-115, 98,100,103-4,ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB2001.
CLOSE-BROOKS, J, 1982, DARK AGE SCULPTURE, 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB281.
BROWN, G, 2005, CRAIGMEKIE, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY (Bibliographic reference). SAB2267.
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, 108-109 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SW26;
- NRHE Numlink: 16255;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SW0168;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16255 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SAB1199 Bibliographic reference: MORRISON, J. 1895. PSAS 29(1894-5) 449-53. 449-53.
- --- SAB2001 Bibliographic reference: WALKER, IC. 1968. STUD.IN ANCIENT EUROPE,95-115. Y. 98,100,103-4,ILL..
- --- SAB2136 Bibliographic reference: YOUNG, HW. 1895. RELIQU & ILLUS ARCH ,22-25. 142-150.
- --- SAB2267 Bibliographic reference: BROWN, G. 2005. CRAIGMEKIE, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY. N.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. 108-109.
- --- SAB281 Bibliographic reference: CLOSE-BROOKS, J. 1982. DARK AGE SCULPTURE. Y. 24.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. 124-6, ILL..
- --- SAB618 Bibliographic reference: GARDEN, CA. 1966. PSAS 98 (1964-66) 218-9. 220-1.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 1 2025 10:00AM
