Find Spot record MAB49227 - ABERLEMNO
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Summary
Pictish symbol stone found in 2020 during excavation following geophysical survey by University of Aberdeen.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5234 5559 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO55NW |
| Civil Parish | Aberlemno |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pictish symbol stone found in 2020 during excavation following geophysical survey by University of Aberdeen. Of grey sandstone, measuring 1.73 m by 0.8 m by 0.29 m, with weathered carved symbols, and possibly of 5th or 6th century AD date. The carvings, all on the same side, include triple ovals, a comb and mirror, a crescent and V-rod and double discs. Unusually some symbols overlie others. The stone was built into the paving of a building of 11th or 12th century date, the paving also including a cup-marked stone.
GRACIELA AINSWORTH SCULPTURE CONSERVATION, 2022, FINAL CONSERVATION REPORT ON THE RECENTLY DISCOVERED ABERLEMNO PICTISH STONE (Bibliographic reference). SAB4300.
PICTISH ARTS SOCIETY, 2023, PICTISH SYMBOL STONES DISCOVERED 2008-2022, p.5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5437.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO55NW0139;
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Record last edited
Oct 4 2023 8:11AM
