PICTISH SYMBOL STONE
A stone bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. If a cross is included, index as CROSS SLAB as well.
Pictish Cross Slab (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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![PICTISH SYMBOL STONE. Logie Elphinstone (no. 2), Pictish symbol stone. View of front face, dated 14 November 1995. SC00337011.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00337011.jpg)
![PICTISH SYMBOL STONE. General view of reverse of Shandwick cross-slab.
SC00388805.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00388805.jpg)
![PICTISH SYMBOL STONE. View of reverse of the Drosten Stone Pictish cross-slab, (St Vigeans no.1). SC00579211.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00579211.jpg)
![PICTISH SYMBOL STONE. View of reverse of Hilton of Cadboll cross-slab.
Reproduced as frontispiece in J Anderson 1881, Scotland in Early Christian Times, second series. SC00910722.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00910722.jpg)
![PICTISH SYMBOL STONE. View of reverse of Golspie Pictish cross slab in Dunrobin Museum SC01436590.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC01436590.jpg)
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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CROSS SLAB | A slab of stone, either standing or recumbent, inscribed with a cross. Usually found in association with burials. If Pictish symbols are included, index as PICTISH SYMBOL STONE as well. |
PICTISH SYMBOL ROCK CARVING | A rock outcrop or cave wall bearing Pictish symbols such as carved animals, figures and abstract designs. |
STANDING STONE | A stone that has been deliberately set upright in the ground. Use only for isolated stones. Otherwise use specific term where known. |