Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland
Symbol stone 260m nw of, tarland

Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland

Scotland
HES SM67
Site type
Symbol stone 260m nw of, tarland
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic Environment Scotland

Overview

History & significance

Corrachree is a Pictish symbol stone located approximately 260 metres north-west of Tarland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The stone dates to the early medieval period, typical of Pictish carved monuments from the first millennium CE. Such symbol stones are characterised by incised carvings of abstract and animal designs, which are believed to have held significance for Pictish society, possibly relating to personal identity, territorial claims, or religious practice. The stone forms part of the wider distribution of Pictish monuments across north-eastern Scotland, contributing to understanding of early medieval Pictish culture and settlement patterns in the region.

Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM67. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland?

Corrachree is a Pictish symbol stone located approximately 260 metres north-west of Tarland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM67.

Who is responsible for protecting Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland?

Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland 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 SM67.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (1.8 km), Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (1.9 km), North Gellan,settlement and field system 350m N of (3.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Corrachree, symbol stone 260m NW of, Tarland