Inveravon No.1 Pictish Symbol Stone

Description

A Pictish Symbol Stone which was attached to the south wall of Inveravon Parish Church and is now safely located inside to prevent frost damage. Measuring 1.5m x 0.9m, the stone bears three symbols, an eagle, a mirror case, and a mirror and comb. The stone is blue slate, and was not dressed prior to carving, making it a Class I type. Few Pictish stones can be dated; this type probably dates from between the sixth and eighth centuries AD. The eagle is the largest carving on this stone, dominating the mirror and comb to its right. Above these, there is a further carving; a mirror case, elaborately decorated. Depictions of a mirror and comb are usually accompanied another pair of larger symbols, as is the case here. RCAHMS Canmore 16011