Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab
Symbol stone and cross-incised slab

Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab

Scotland
HES SM2456
Site type
Symbol stone and cross-incised slab
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab is a Pictish monument comprising two carved stones of Early Medieval date, located in Morayshire in northern Scotland. The symbol stone displays characteristic Pictish carved symbols typical of the 6th to 8th centuries, while the cross-incised slab represents the transitional period between Pictish and Christian carved stone traditions. Together these monuments provide evidence of the cultural and religious landscape of Pictish Morayshire during the early historical period. The stones are situated within the churchyard context, demonstrating the continuity of sacred landscape use from Pictish times through the Christian medieval period.

Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2456. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab?

Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab is a Pictish monument comprising two carved stones of Early Medieval date, located in Morayshire in northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2456.

Who is responsible for protecting Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab?

Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab 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 SM2456.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inverallan Churchyard, Symbol Stone and Cross-Incised Slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Congash, chapel, burial ground and symbol stones, 500m SE of (3.1 km), Finlarig, chapel and enclosure 300m W of (3.6 km), Upper Port, standing stones W of (4.1 km).

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