Desk Based Assessment
Event ID 667145
Category Recording
Type Desk Based Assessment
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/667145
NJ33NW 12.00 3241 3924 and 3237 3928.
(NJ 3241 3924). Standing Stone (NR). (Sculptured).
OS 6" map, (1938)
A symbol stone known as the 'Battle Stone' stands in the middle of the field below Mortlach churchyard (NJ33NW 10) On it are incised a Celtic cross, two fish, a bird, serpent, horseman, etc. A further stone, incised with an elephant symbol, was found in 1925 in the grave- yard, and has been built into the churchyard wall.
J R Allen and J Anderson 1903; W D Simpson 1926.
The 'Battle Stone' is of green slate, 1.8m x 0.56m. sculptured on both faces in relief and with incised lines. The front bears a pair of fish monsters, a cross, and a beast in low relief. Back- traces of a bird symbol at the top. Below this, a serpent and bulls head, a horseman and a hound are all incised.
J Stuart 1856; C A Gordon 1967; RCAHMS 1985.
Information from OS.
