Dandaleith stone
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| Material | Pink Granite |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.7 metres (5 ft 7 in) |
| Classification | Class I incised stone |
| Symbols | Eagle Notched rectangle and z-rod Mirror case Crescent and v-rod |
| Created | Sixth-Eighth Century CE |
| Discovered | May 2013 |
| Place | Craigellachie, Scotland |
The Dandaleith stone is a Class I Pictish stone from Craigellachie, Scotland. It was discovered in May 2013 during ploughing.[1]
Location
The exact location of the find is currently unreported due to the archaeological vulnerability of the site. The stone underwent conservation before going on display at Elgin museum.[1][2]
Description
The stone is 1.7 metres (5 ft 7 in) high, 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) wide and 0.36 metres (1 ft 2 in) deep, and is carved from pink granite.[3] It bears incised Pictish symbols on two adjacent faces, a notched rectangle and z rod and mirror case on one and an eagle and crescent and v rod on another.[4] The arrangement of symbols on adjacent faces is unusual and may be unique.[1]
