Craw Stane, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire
Abstract
The Class 1 Pictish Symbol Stone known as the Craw Stane is a rectangular block of grey granite, measuring 0.9m in breadth and 0.4m wide and 1.85m in height set in a concrete base. Its SW face bears the incised figure of a fish and, immediately below it, a Pictish beast. The symbols are grooved, pecked and reasonably clear. Dates from 6th century. A similar mythical beast is carved on Rhynie No 8 stone nearby see https://skfb.ly/op6Zy . Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Studies of British Isles
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 25 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset