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Nether Auquhollie inscribed stone is a Class I symbol stone standing in Kincardineshire in north-east Scotland. The monument lies on bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, a foundation of Middle Cambrian psammite and pelite that forms the underlying geology of this part of Aberdeenshire. The stone carries Pictish symbols carved in relief, typical of Class I stones from the Early Historic period, and is situated approximately 400 metres north-west of Nether Auquhollie itself.
The inscribed stone is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under reference SM983. Class I symbol stones of this type are among Scotland's most important archaeological records of Pictish society, dating to the period before the ninth century. These carved stones served various functions within Pictish communities, functioning as territorial markers, commemorative monuments or records of significance to local elites.
The monument survives as evidence of Pictish presence and cultural activity in this region of Kincardineshire. The stone's location on the Southern Highland Group geology reflects the broader settlement patterns of Pictish-period communities across north-east Scotland, where such monuments are distributed across varied landscape settings. The survival of this carved stone contributes to understanding Pictish artistic tradition and territorial organisation in the area.
Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM983. View the official record →
Nether Auquhollie inscribed stone is a Class I symbol stone standing in Kincardineshire in north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM983.
Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW 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 SM983.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenton Hill,house,enclosure and field system (2.3 km), Findlayston,cairn,enclosure and field systems 500m ENE of (2.8 km), Cowie Line, pill box & anti-tank blocks ESE of Rickarton House (3.1 km).
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Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.