Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles
Symbol stone 270m e of, gleneagles

Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles

Scotland
HES SM2252
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Symbol stone 270m e of, gleneagles
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loaninghead symbol stone 270m E of Gleneagles is an early medieval carved stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone bears Pictish symbols characteristic of the Early Historic period, typically dating to between the 6th and 8th centuries. Such symbol stones are among the most significant surviving records of Pictish artistic and cultural expression, though the precise meaning of their incised designs remains the subject of scholarly debate. The monument's survival in its landscape context contributes to understanding the distribution and significance of Pictish sites across eastern Scotland.

Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2252. View the official record →

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What is Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles?

Loaninghead symbol stone 270m E of Gleneagles is an early medieval carved stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2252.

Who is responsible for protecting Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles?

Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles 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 SM2252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loaninghead, symbol stone 270m E of, Gleneagles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peterhead,enclosure 250m NNE of (0.2 km), Loaninghead, fort 350m NE of (0.2 km), Peterhead, standing stone 350m NNW of (0.4 km).

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