Picardy Stone

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Picardy Symbol Stone
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The Picardy Stone in 2008
Material Whinstone
Height2 m (6.6 ft)
Width0.9 m (3.0 ft)
Symbols
Present locationSoutheast of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Coordinates 57°21′40″N2°39′00″W / 57.361136°N 2.6500232°W / 57.361136; -2.6500232
Culture Pictish
Picardy Stone
Designations
Official namePicardy Stone
TypeCrosses and carved stones: symbol stone
Designated30 November 1923
Reference no. SM90239

The Picardy Stone is a Pictish symbol stone near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Description

A large block of whinstone, 2 metres (6.6 ft) high, 0.9 metres (3.0 ft) wide at its base. The stone bears several Pictish symbols carvings including a double-disc with z-rod, serpent with z-rod and a mirror. [1] The carvings of the Picardy Stone are dated to around AD 600. [1] It is a scheduled monument. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Picardy Symbol Stone - Historic Environment Scotland" . Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Picardy Stone, symbol stone (SM90239)" . Retrieved 4 February 2026.
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