Location
In Migvie St Finnan's Kirkyard, two miles north of Logie Coldstone and about three WNW of Tarland. On minor road east of A97
Tarland, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
OS Map Reference
NJ 437 068
Description
Class II Pictish Symbol Stone 180 x 70 x 38 cm. A low relief cross composed of coarse double interlace is carved in low relief on the east face from the angles of the arms and the top corners of the cross there are short projections ending in rings, which may represent hanging rings. In each quadrant is a symbol in very low relief. Upper left a small clumsy double disc and z rod, upper right even smaller horseshoe and v rod. To the lower right the remains of a mounted figure and two lower left a pair of shears the only known example of this symbol. On the reverse of the stone is a long haired horseman in low relief. This stone is striking by comparison to most Class II Pictish stones in the amateurishness of its execution. I can imagine a customer who could not come at the price demanded by a professional sculptor and instead commissioned a local handyman who was a bit out of his depth. The rider on the reverse seems much more accomplished perhaps a good stencil?
Related Information
The current photo was taken in failing light it will be replaced with a better one when one is available many excellent images are available online in the RCAHMS database. Site of a souterrain nearby at NJ 4460 0668
Era
Dark ages
Categories
Iconography
- cross, Roman
- horse
- human figure
- pictish symbols
- tools
Photographer
- David Watson Hood
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