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Rodney's Stone
Rodney's Stone is a two-metre (6 ft 7 in) high Pictish cross slab now located close on the approach way to Brodie Castle, near Forres, Moray, Scotland. It was originally found nearby in the grounds of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rodney's Stone is a two-metre (6 ft 7 in) high Pictish cross slab now located close on the approach way to Brodie Castle, near Forres, Moray, Scotland. It was originally found nearby in the grounds of the old church of Dyke and Moy.
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Rodney's Stone is a two-metre (6 ft 7 in) high Pictish cross slab now located close on the approach way to Brodie Castle, near Forres, Moray, Scotland. It was originally found nearby in the grounds of the old church of Dyke and Moy.
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Background
Description
Rodney's Stone is classed as a Class II Pictish stone, meaning that it has a cross on one face, and symbols on the other. On the symbols face, at the top, are two fish monsters; below is a "Pictish Beast", and below that a double disc and Z-rod. On the cross face there is a cross and some animals.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5975, -3.7011
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2WT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rodney's Stone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rodney's Stone?
- Rodney's Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2WT).
- Does Rodney's Stone charge admission?
- Rodney's Stone typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rodney's Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2WT. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.