Dandaleith stone
| Material | Pink Granite |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.7 metres (5 ft 7 in) |
| Classification | Class I incised stone |
| Symbols |
Eagle Notched rectangle and z-rod Mirror case Crescent and v-rod |
| Created | Sixth-Eighth Century CE |
| Discovered | May 2013 |
| Place | Craigellachie, Scotland |
The Dandaleith stone is a Class I Pictish stone from Craigellachie, Scotland. It was discovered in May 2013 during ploughing.[1]
Location
The exact location of the find is currently unreported due to the archaeological vulnerability of the site. The stone underwent conservation before going on display at Elgin museum.[1][2]
Description
The stone is 1.7 metres (5 ft 7 in) high, 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) wide and 0.36 metres (1 ft 2 in) deep, and is carved from pink granite.[3] It bears incised Pictish symbols on two adjacent faces, a notched rectangle and z rod and mirror case on one and an eagle and crescent and v rod on another.[4] The arrangement of symbols on adjacent faces is unusual and may be unique.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Dandaleith Pictish Stone", Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service, July 31, 2014, retrieved August 8, 2014
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35862682
- ↑ "Dandaleith Pictish Stone", British Archaeology News Resource, August 2, 2014, retrieved August 8, 2014
- ↑ "Rolling stone? Archaeologist try to unlock secrets of Pictish find", BBC News, August 8, 2014, retrieved August 8, 2014
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