Cat Stane, Standing stone in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Cat Stane standing stone measures 1.3 meters in height and features Latin inscriptions carved into its weathered whinstone surface at Edinburgh Airport grounds.
The stone functioned as a marker for a cemetery containing long cist burials during the first millennium, with inscriptions dating to the fifth or sixth century.
The Latin inscription on the stone reads 'IN OC T MVLO IAC T VETTA F VICTR', commemorating a woman named Vetta, daughter of Victricus.
The megalith remains within Edinburgh Airport perimeter, requiring special arrangements through heritage authorities for research or documentation purposes.
Archaeological excavations in the 1860s revealed the stone positioned above constructed grave walls, though no skeletal remains were found in direct association.
Location: City of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95482,-3.36453
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:11
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