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Clach Chairidh is a Pictish symbol stone located in Ross-shire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period, likely between the sixth and eighth centuries. The stone bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish art, reflecting the cultural and possibly territorial significance of the region during the Iron Age and early medieval transition. As a symbol stone, it represents an important category of Pictish monumental art, which served functions ranging from territorial markers to ritual or commemorative purposes. The stone's survival and documented location have made it a valuable resource for understanding Pictish settlement patterns and artistic conventions in the northern Scottish Highlands.
Clach Chairidh, symbol stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1673. View the official record →
Clach Chairidh is a Pictish symbol stone located in Ross-shire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period, likely between the sixth and eighth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1673.
Clach Chairidh, 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 SM1673.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Provost's Well,homestead & enclosure 550m WSW of (6.9 km), Lamington Park, long cairn 950m E of Lochan a'Chlaidheimh (8.1 km), Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag (8.3 km).
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