Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMigvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of
Cross-slab

Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of

Scotland
HES SM82
Site type
Cross-slab
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of is a Pictish cross-slab situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. The monument represents an important example of Pictish sculptural tradition, a class of carved stone monuments that are characteristic of north-eastern Scotland between the sixth and ninth centuries. The cross-slab bears carved designs typical of Pictish art, including symbolic motifs that reflect the religious and cultural practices of the Pictish people during the early Christian period. Its location near Migvie Parish Church indicates the continuity of Christian practice at this site and demonstrates the archaeological significance of the landscape in understanding medieval settlement patterns and religious life in Aberdeenshire.

Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM82. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of?

Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of is a Pictish cross-slab situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM82.

Who is responsible for protecting Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of?

Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW 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 SM82.

What other scheduled monuments are near Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (4 km), Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (4.1 km), Leys, homestead 400m NW of (4.5 km).

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