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Bore Stone of Gask is a cross slab located at Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. This carved stone monument represents an important example of early medieval ecclesiastical or memorial sculpture, displaying the characteristic crossed design typical of Scottish cross slabs from the Early Historic period. The monument stands on bedrock belonging to the Stratheden Group, a Late Devonian formation of interbedded sandstone and conglomerate that has shaped the local landscape of Perthshire for over 350 million years.
Cross slabs of this type were commonly erected during the early medieval period, serving commemorative, religious or territorial functions within their communities. The Bore Stone's presence at Moncreiffe House reflects the significance of this location within the medieval settlement pattern of the Tay Valley region. The durable sandstone and conglomerate geology of the Stratheden Group would have provided suitable local stone for carving such monuments, though this particular slab may also represent stone brought from elsewhere for its specific qualities.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1620, recognising its historical and archaeological importance. The survival of the Bore Stone of Gask contributes to understanding early medieval Perthshire and the material expression of belief and commemoration during this formative period of Scottish history.
Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1620. View the official record →
Bore Stone of Gask is a cross slab located at Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1620.
Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House 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 SM1620.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law of Dumbuils, fort (4.2 km), West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (4.5 km), Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy (4.6 km).
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Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House stands on Stratheden Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.