Find Spot record MAB47602 - CAIRNTON
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Summary
A complete Class I Pictish symbol stone was found in 2001 on a large, modern farm stone pile.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8571 1974 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ81NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Newmachar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A complete Class I Pictish symbol stone was found in 2001 on a large, modern farm stone pile. It is 1.3m long, 0.91m maximum width and up to 0.36m thick and bears a crescent and V-rod and a large triple disc symbol, both weathered differentially. The former symbol is filled with reversed S-figures and measures 0.67m from tip to tip of the crescent. The stone was claimed as Treasure Trove and disposed to Marischal College Museum, University of Aberdeen. It has not been possible to locate the original findspot.
SHEPHERD, I.A.G., 2002, Newmachar. DES 2001, p9, p9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3352.
SYMBOL STONE
FRASER, I, 2008, THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND, 16-17, no.9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2523.
Mar 9 2001 , GROUND PHOTOS, GROUND PHOTOS (Ground Photograph). SAB17602.
May 23 2001 , GR/01/CT507-26, GR/01/CT507-26 (Ground Photograph). SAB18026.
May 23 2001 , GR/01/CT99-107, GR/01/CT99-107 (Ground Photograph). SAB17677.
May 28 2001 , GR/01/CT110-137, GR/01/CT110-137 (Ground Photograph). SAB17678.
May 28 2001 , MVC-001S - 009S, MVC-001S - 009S (Ground Photograph). SAB36037.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ81NE79;
- NRHE Numlink: 183276;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ81NE0064;
- Treasure Trove: 1269;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/183276 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB17602 Ground Photograph: Mar 9 2001 . GROUND PHOTOS. Colour Negative. GROUND PHOTOS.
- --- SAB17677 Ground Photograph: May 23 2001 . GR/01/CT99-107. Colour Transparency. GR/01/CT99-107.
- --- SAB17678 Ground Photograph: May 28 2001 . GR/01/CT110-137. Colour Transparency. GR/01/CT110-137.
- --- SAB18026 Ground Photograph: May 23 2001 . GR/01/CT507-26. Colour Transparency. GR/01/CT507-26.
- --- SAB2523 Bibliographic reference: FRASER, I. 2008. THE PICTISH SYMBOL STONES OF SCOTLAND. 16-17, no.9.
- --- SAB3352 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, I.A.G.. 2002. Newmachar. DES 2001, p9. N. p9.
- --- SAB36037 Ground Photograph: May 28 2001 . MVC-001S - 009S. Digital. MVC-001S - 009S.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2025 1:56PM
