Photographic copy of drawing showing Maiden Stone from J Stuart, 'The Sculptured Stones of Scotland', i, pl. 2
SC 342318
Description Photographic copy of drawing showing Maiden Stone from J Stuart, 'The Sculptured Stones of Scotland', i, pl. 2
Collection Copies of illustrations from John Stuart, The Sculptured Stones of Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 342318
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of D 8502 P
Scope and Content Cross-slab known as the Maiden Stone at Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire The Maiden Stone stands by the roadside at Chapel of Garrioch. Local legend says that it was named after the daughter of the laird of Balquhain who died during her elopement. This is a drawing of the stone which appeared in John Stuart's 1856 publication 'The Sculptured Stones of Scotland'. It shows the NW face which has a cross with a ring of glory carved in relief. Below is a boss and above a figure and serpents. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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Attribution: © Courtesy of HES. Illustration from 'Sculptured Stones of Scotland'
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