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Picardy Stone is a Pictish symbol stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period, likely the 6th to 8th century. The stone bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish art, including representations that reflect the distinctive iconographic tradition of the Picts, the people who inhabited eastern and northern Scotland during the early medieval era. Symbol stones of this type served important functions within Pictish society, though their precise purposes remain debated amongst scholars, with interpretations ranging from territorial markers to records of genealogy or kinship. The Picardy Stone thus represents a significant surviving example of Pictish material culture and artistic expression, providing valuable evidence for understanding the society and beliefs of early medieval northern Britain.
Picardy Stone, symbol stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90239. View the official record →
Picardy Stone is a Pictish symbol stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period, likely the 6th to 8th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90239.
Picardy Stone, symbol stone 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 SM90239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill of Dunnideer, fort, platform settlement and tower (2.1 km), Hill of Christ's Kirk, fort (2.9 km), Insch Old Parish Church and associated memorials (3.2 km).
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