Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle
Medieval · Symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ese of brodie castle

Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle

Scotland
HES SM1226
Period
Medieval
Site type
Symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ese of brodie castle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rodney's Stone is a Medieval symbol-bearing cross slab located 475 metres east-south-east of Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland. The monument bears carved symbols characteristic of Pictish or early medieval Scottish tradition, indicating its function as a marker or commemorative stone of considerable antiquity. The slab displays a cross design alongside other symbolic elements that reflect the religious and cultural practices of its period. As a symbol-bearing cross slab, the stone represents an important category of medieval monument that served both spiritual and territorial purposes within the wider landscape of northern Scotland.

Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle?

Rodney's Stone is a Medieval symbol-bearing cross slab located 475 metres east-south-east of Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1226.

What period does Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle date from?

Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ese of brodie castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle?

Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle 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 SM1226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greshop Farm,enclosures 300-400m SW of (3.7 km), Inshoch House, tower house 70m NNW of (4.9 km), Mains of Moyness,ring cairn & stone circle (5.1 km).

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