Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries
Medieval · Symbol stone, moniak castle wineries

Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries

Scotland
HES SM932
Period
Medieval
Site type
Symbol stone, moniak castle wineries
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balblair Stone is a symbol stone located near Moniak Castle in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The stone dates to the Pictish period and bears carved symbols characteristic of early medieval monuments in the Northern Picts region. As a symbol stone, it represents an important category of Pictish carved monuments that likely held religious, territorial, or commemorative significance within early medieval Scottish society. The stone's specific iconography and placement within the landscape contribute to understanding Pictish settlement patterns and cultural practices in the Highlands during the first millennium.

Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries?

Balblair Stone is a symbol stone located near Moniak Castle in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM932.

What period does Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries date from?

Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a symbol stone, moniak castle wineries. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries?

Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries 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 SM932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Spynie,broch (1.8 km), Dun Mor,fort,Ballindoun (1.9 km), Phoineas Hill,enclosure 900m ESE of Phoineas House (2.1 km).

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