Burghead 4, Pictish Symbol Stone

3D Model

Burghead 4, Moray, Pictish symbol stone fragment

Measurements: H 0.28m, W 0.28m, D 0.10m

On display at Burghead Visitor Centre

One of many bull carvings said to have been found during quarrying of the wall of the upper citadel to find building stones from around 1800 onwards, of which six have survived (Macdonald 1862). This stone was found in 1867 when a house on the south quay was demolished, and it was kept at the harbour office.

Present condition: this fragment has been trimmed for building purposes and part of the carving is missing. There is also wear on the carving.

Description

One broad face of this fragment is incised with the forequarters of a bull walking towards the right. His head is very slightly lowered but his right foreleg and complete hindquarters are missing.

Date: seventh century.

(The stone is housed within a glass case making production of a full modle difficult.)

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