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Sueno's Stone, Pictish cross-slab at Forres, Scotland.

The sandstone monolith rises 7 meters high and displays intricate carvings of battle scenes, Celtic patterns, and ceremonial figures on its surface.

Created between 850 and 950 CE, this stone monument stands as the largest surviving Pictish cross-slab in Scotland, marking ancient territorial boundaries.

The eastern face of the stone presents detailed narrative panels depicting warriors, horsemen, and a large-scale battle scene from medieval Scottish history.

The stone monument stands protected within a glass enclosure on a raised bank near the former Findhorn road, accessible throughout the year.

Archaeological evidence suggests this stone was originally part of a pair of monumental pillars, as indicated in Timothy Pont's 1590 map.

GPS coordinates: 57.61564,-3.59769

Latest update: March 20, 2025 10:14

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