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Princess Stone is a cross-slab located 250 metres south-south-west of Glenferness House in Nairnshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the early medieval period and belongs to the tradition of carved stone crosses characteristic of northern Scotland during the Early Christian era. The slab bears a carved cross design typical of Pictish or Early Christian sculptural practice, reflecting the religious and cultural significance of the region during the early centuries following Christianity's establishment in northern Britain. The stone survives as an important example of early medieval monumental sculpture in the Moray Firth area.
Princess Stone, cross-slab 250m SSW of Glenferness House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1233. View the official record →
Princess Stone is a cross-slab located 250 metres south-south-west of Glenferness House in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1233.
Princess Stone, cross-slab 250m SSW of Glenferness House 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 SM1233.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunearn, fort 510m S of (2 km), Burnside, bridge 300m W of (2.5 km), Levrattich, cairn 340m W of (3.2 km).
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