Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of
Inscribed stone and symbol stone

Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of

Scotland
HES SM83
Site type
Inscribed stone and symbol stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newton House is a Pictish symbol stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately ninety metres east of Newton House itself. The stone bears carved Pictish symbols characteristic of the early medieval period, typically dated to between the sixth and ninth centuries. Symbol stones of this type represent important evidence of Pictish cultural and possibly territorial expression in north-eastern Scotland. The stone's precise function remains debated among scholars, though such monuments are generally understood to have held significant ritual, commemorative, or administrative significance within Pictish society.

Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM83. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of?

Newton House is a Pictish symbol stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately ninety metres east of Newton House itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM83.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of?

Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E 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 SM83.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton House, inscribed stone and symbol stone 90m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gowk Stane, standing stone 80m WSW of Craigconnack (4.3 km), Berry Hill,enclosure 600m SW of Bogend (4.5 km), Tillymuick,settlement (5.4 km).

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