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Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Event ID 561807
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/561807
A Pictish Symbol Stone is attached to the south wall of Inveravon Parish Church. Measuring 1.5m x 0.9m, the stone bears three symbols, an eagle, a mirror case, and a mirror and comb. The stone is blue slate, and was not dressed prior to carving, making it a Class I type. Few Pictish stones can be dated; this type probably dates from between the sixth and eighth centuries AD.
The eagle is the largest carving on this stone, dominating the mirror and comb to its right. Above these, there is a further carving; a mirror case, elaborately decorated. Depictions of a mirror and comb are usually accompanied another pair of larger symbols, as is the case here.
Debate is ongoing as to exactly what Pictish Symbol Stones represent. There does appear to be some degree of regional variation amongst animal forms, such as the eagle, which could represent different tribes or families.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
