Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of
Symbol stone

Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM937
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Symbol stone
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunachton Lodge symbol stone is an ancient carved stone located approximately 75 metres south-southwest of Dunachton Lodge in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The stone belongs to the Pictish tradition of monumental carving and dates to the early medieval period, likely between the sixth and eighth centuries. The monument exemplifies the symbolic and artistic conventions of Pictish culture, which utilised carved stones as markers of territory, identity, and possibly ritual significance. Such symbol stones remain among the most tangible expressions of Pictish material culture and continue to inform scholarly understanding of early medieval northern Britain.

Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of?

Dunachton Lodge symbol stone is an ancient carved stone located approximately 75 metres south-southwest of Dunachton Lodge in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM937.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of?

Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of 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 SM937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunachton Lodge, symbol stone 75m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Delfour, ring cairn 220m SSW of (4.5 km), Lynchat, souterrain 550m WNW of, Kingussie (5.2 km).

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