Cairnton stone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Cairnton Stone |
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| Height | 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) |
| Width | 0.91 metres (3.0 ft) |
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| Discovered | 2001, Cairnton Farm, Aberdeenshire |
| Present location | Marishal Museum, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°16′04″N 2°14′19″W / 57.2678°N 2.2386°W |
| Classification | Class I incised stone |
| Culture | Picto-Scottish |
The Cairnton Stone is a class I Pictish stone that was discovered at Cairnton, near Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 2001. The stone bears the incised symbols of the Crescent and V-rod and triple disc. The stone is now in the collection of the Marischal Museum, Aberdeen.
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