Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of
Inscribed stone

Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of

Scotland
HES SM983
Site type
Inscribed stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Nether Auquhollie inscribed stone is an ancient carved stone located approximately 400 metres northwest of Nether Auquhollie in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The stone bears Pictish symbols typical of early medieval carved monuments in north-east Scotland, dating to the period when Pictish culture dominated the region, likely between the sixth and ninth centuries. Such symbol stones represent important evidence of Pictish settlement patterns, territorial claims, and artistic traditions across the Mearns. The monument is recorded in the Aberdeenshire Historic Environment Record and forms part of the broader corpus of Pictish symbol stones distributed throughout the north-east of Scotland.

Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM983. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of?

Nether Auquhollie inscribed stone is an ancient carved stone located approximately 400 metres northwest of Nether Auquhollie in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM983.

Who is responsible for protecting Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of?

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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