Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDingwall Churchyard,symbol stone
Symbol stone

Dingwall Churchyard,symbol stone

Scotland
HES SM1677
Site type
Symbol stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dingwall Churchyard symbol stone is a Pictish monument dating to the early medieval period, likely the 7th or 8th century. The stone bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish art, including designs that reflect the symbolic language of the Pictish peoples who inhabited northern Scotland during this era. Located within Dingwall churchyard in Ross-shire, the monument represents an important survival of pre-Christian or early Christian Pictish material culture in the region. Such symbol stones are among the most significant archaeological records of Pictish society and religious practice, offering insight into the beliefs and artistic traditions of the peoples who occupied these lands before the emergence of a unified Scottish kingdom.

Dingwall Churchyard,symbol stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1677. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dingwall Churchyard,symbol stone?

Dingwall Churchyard symbol stone is a Pictish monument dating to the early medieval period, likely the 7th or 8th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1677.

Who is responsible for protecting Dingwall Churchyard,symbol stone?

Dingwall Churchyard,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 SM1677.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dingwall Churchyard,symbol stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Muir of Conon,chambered cairn 630m ENE of East End (6.4 km), Dugary, henge 425m SE of (6.8 km), Cairn Irenan, chambered cairn (6.8 km).

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