Building record MAB4742 - UPPER MANBEEN
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Summary
A Class I pictish symbol stone stands in the middle of a field, also known as Upper Manbean.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 1224
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1869 5761 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ15NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Class I pictish symbol stone stands in the middle of a field, also known as Upper Manbean. It bears incised symbols of a fish monster with a mirror and comb below it. At the top are the fairly recent initials 'MHS' while on the back are 'TSP'. There has been an old attempt at the back to split the stone. This is an important monument which most likely stands in its original position. Geophysical survey was carried out by University of Aberdeen in October 2013 in the immediate vicinity of the stone, but few features were visible other than a modern fence line and track.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
ALLEN, JR, 1903, EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3, 128-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3.
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, 114-115 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
Aug 11 2008 , Untitled Source (Ground Photograph). SAB32131.
Sep 14 1989 , JI 28-34, JI 28-34 (Ground Photograph). SAB30648.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 1224;
- NMR Card Number: NJ15NE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 16078;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ15NE0005;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1224 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16078 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1800 Bibliographic reference: STUART, J. 1856. SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND. 9.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. 114-115.
- --- SAB3 Bibliographic reference: ALLEN, JR. 1903. EARLY CHRISTIAN MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND 3. Y. 128-9.
- --- SAB30648 Ground Photograph: Sep 14 1989 . JI 28-34. Black & White. JI 28-34.
- --- SAB32131 Ground Photograph: Aug 11 2008 . DG.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Feb 17 2020 2:05PM
