Clach Biorach

United Kingdom / Scotland / Tain / Station Road
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A well-preserved prehistoric standing stone, later inscribed with three large Pictish symbols. Apparently undisturbed and in its original situation, the stone occupies a prominent place in the landscape. Clach Chairidh belongs to the early Class 1 type of Pictish carvings, which are usually found on unshaped boulders or large monoliths. The Picts often seem to have preferred to re-use much older standing stones, and it may be that these were thought to have special significance because of their perceived antiquity. A scheduled ancient monument: portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1673

Photo: www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4799274
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clach_Biorach
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Coordinates:   57°50'11"N   4°10'37"W
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