Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House
Cross slab,moncreiffe house

Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House

Scotland
HES SM1620
Site type
Cross slab,moncreiffe house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Bore Stone of Gask is a cross slab of Early Medieval date located at Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. This carved stone monument represents the Christian material culture of the early medieval period in eastern Scotland and reflects the presence of significant ecclesiastical or secular settlement activity in the region. The cross slab survives as a fragmentary but archaeologically important example of the stone-working tradition evident in Pictish and post-Pictish Scotland, preserving evidence of the religious and cultural practices of its era.

Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House?

The Bore Stone of Gask is a cross slab of Early Medieval date located at Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1620.

Who is responsible for protecting Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bore Stone of Gask,cross slab,Moncreiffe House?

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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