Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArndilly House, symbol stone
Symbol stone

Arndilly House, symbol stone

Scotland
HES SM348
Site type
Symbol stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Arndilly House is a Pictish symbol stone located near Huntly in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. Dating to the early medieval period, likely between the sixth and eighth centuries, the stone bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish material culture, a tradition that flourished in the region before the formation of the Scottish kingdom. The stone's precise iconography and placement reflect the significance of symbol stones in Pictish society, though their exact function and meaning remain subjects of scholarly debate. As a surviving example of Pictish carved stone work, it provides archaeological evidence for the cultural and artistic practices of the Picts in the early medieval North.

Arndilly House, symbol stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arndilly House, symbol stone?

Arndilly House is a Pictish symbol stone located near Huntly in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM348.

Who is responsible for protecting Arndilly House, symbol stone?

Arndilly House, symbol stone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM348.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arndilly House, symbol stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rothes Castle (2.3 km), Cauddwell Castle (2.8 km), Church of Dundurcas,old parish church (4.1 km).

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