Woodwrae Stone, Pictish stone in National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Woodwrae Stone measures 1.75 meters in height and 1.02 meters in width, featuring carvings on both faces made from Old Red Sandstone.
The stone was discovered in 1819 during the clearance of old castle foundations at Woodwrae, where it had been repurposed as a kitchen floor slab.
The stone displays Pictish symbols, including a horseman, double disc patterns, and various animals, representing early medieval Scottish artistic traditions.
Visitors can examine this Class II Pictish stone at the National Museum of Scotland, which maintains regular opening hours and provides detailed information panels.
The cross face of the stone contains borders decorated with interlaced knotwork and spiral designs, alongside creatures with human legs in their mouths.
Location: City of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94700,-3.18918
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:28
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