Tullich, St Nathalan's, Pictish Symbol Stone

3D Model

Tullich 1 (St Nathalan), Aberdeenshire, Pictish symbol stone

Measurements: H 1.76m, W 0.49m, D 0.15m

Stone type: Andalusite staurolite schist

Place of discovery: NO 3905 9754

Present location: in a new display shelter adjacent to the kirkyard.

Evidence for discovery: found in 1866 re-used in the blocking of a doorway in the north wall of the church. It was removed and set in a railed enclosure against the north wall.

Present condition: trimmed along all four edges for secondary use, and the surface is weathered.

Description

This was a tall slab incised with three Pictish symbols: double disc and Z-rod above a Pictish beast, with a mirror below. The discs have an inner concentric circle and a central compass pit. The beast faces right, and the centrally placed mirror has an inner concentric circle and a double ball handle.

Date: seventh century.

Canmore ID 229637