Archaeologists may reveal millennium stone secrets [ Picts , St Orland's stone ]

[SunkenCiv]

A millennium-old mystery may soon be at a close after archaeologists began investigating a unique Pictish stone near Glamis... It is thought the stone once marked the western edge of Forfar Loch. If, as is thought, the stone has remained unmoved at the same site for more than 1100 years then it could provide a unique window into the past. Most stones of its type have been moved from their original sites -- destroying their link to the land and hindering the work of those trying to decipher what messages they were intended to convey. St Orland's stone also bares the only Pictish carving of a boat in Scotland. Kirsty Owen, Historic Scotland cultural resources advisor for central Scotland, said, "It dates from a time when Pictish kings were encouraging their people to convert to Christianity. A stone like this, carved with a cross on one side and images of men and fabulous animals on the other, would have sent out a powerful message about the increasingly close relationship between Pictish kingship and Christianity."

[SunkenCiv]

Alan Radley (left) and David Murray, from Kirkdale Archeology, during their excavation.

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[Ron Jeremy]

If, as is thought, the stone has remained unmoved at the same site for more than 1100 years then it could provide a unique window into the past. Most stones of its type have been moved from their original sites -

So let's move this one!

[WoofDog123]

I have seen some of these stones in Edinburgh. I wonder where this one will eventually be moved to.

[metesky]

“bares” ??

[SunkenCiv]

The writer has been immersed in coverage of the Demwit nominee. ;’)

[Verginius Rufus]

Is this the Glamis that Macbeth was thane of?

[SunkenCiv]

Is there any other? :’) I recall reading years ago that Duncan and MacBeth (and others, perhaps MacDuff) are all buried in the same cemetery.

[Ditter]

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