Picardy Stone
Pictish stone in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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The Picardy Symbol Stone is a Pictish symbol stone near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
MaterialWhinstone
Height2 m (6.6 ft)
Width0.9 m (3.0 ft)
Symbols
- double-disc with z-rod
- serpent with z-rod
- mirror
| Picardy Symbol Stone | |
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The Picardy Stone in 2008 | |
| Material | Whinstone |
| Height | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Width | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) |
| Symbols |
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| Present location | Southeast of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57.361136°N 2.6500232°W |
| Culture | Pictish |
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| Designations | |
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| Official name | Picardy Stone |
| Type | Crosses and carved stones: symbol stone |
| Designated | 30 November 1923 |
| Reference no. | SM90239 |
Description
The stone is a large block of whinstone, 2 metres (6.6 ft) high and 0.9 metres (3.0 ft) wide at its base. It bears several Pictish symbol carvings, including a double-disc with z-rod, serpent with z-rod and a mirror.[1] The carvings of the Picardy Stone are dated to around AD 600.[1] It is a scheduled monument.[2]
