Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie
Post-Medieval · Symbol stone and enclosure 575m e of mains of rhynie

Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie

Scotland
HES SM69
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Symbol stone and enclosure 575m e of mains of rhynie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craw Stane is a Pictish symbol stone and enclosure located near Rhynie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the early medieval period and bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish artistic tradition, though the precise dating and interpretation of such symbol stones remain subjects of scholarly discussion. The stone stands within an associated enclosure that may have served defensive or ceremonial functions. The site represents an important example of Pictish material culture in the northeast of Scotland and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and symbolic expression in early medieval northern Britain.

Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM69. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie?

Craw Stane is a Pictish symbol stone and enclosure located near Rhynie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM69.

What period does Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie date from?

Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a symbol stone and enclosure 575m e of mains of rhynie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie?

Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie 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 SM69.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craw Stane, symbol stone and enclosure 575m E of Mains of Rhynie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell Knowe, cairn, Rhynie (0.2 km), Rhynie, three symbol stones 60m SE of Manse (0.4 km), Nether Wheedlemont,stone circle 80m NNE of (1.8 km).

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