Strathmartine Castle Stone facts for kids
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The Strathmartine Castle Stone
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| Material | Old Red Sandstone |
| Height | 1.35 metres (4.4 ft) |
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| Present location | McManus Galleries, Dundee, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°31′34″N 3°01′04″W / 56.5261°N 3.0179°W |
| Classification | Class I Incised Stone |
| Culture | Picto-Scottish |
The Strathmartine Castle Stone is a class I Pictish stone from Strathmartine, Angus, Scotland.
Description
The stone is of Old Red Sandstone and bears two pictish symbols, the Pictish beast and the crescent and v-rod. It was formerly built into a wall south east of Strathmartine Castle, but moved to a property in Dundee in the early 20th century. It was acquired for Dundee Museums in 1969 and is now on display at the McManus Galleries in Dundee.
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