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Description
This stone is one of five early Pictish stones found in a narrow strip of land that lies between the rivers Isla and Deveron. Burial cairns were found nearby, and it has been suggested that the symbols may have been used to indicate who lay in the graves.
Tillytarmont, where it was found, was probably a sacred place used for funerals and other gatherings, with the ‘tarmont’ part of the name meaning ‘sanctuary’ and the ‘tilly’ element indicating a mound for assembly.
The stone will be on display at King’s Museum as part of the Crafting Kingdoms: The Rise of the Northern Picts exhibition. The exhibition will open on 20 January until 31 May – don’t miss out on a chance to see this remarkable stone!
Image copyright: King's Museum, Aberdeen
Tillytarmont, where it was found, was probably a sacred place used for funerals and other gatherings, with the ‘tarmont’ part of the name meaning ‘sanctuary’ and the ‘tilly’ element indicating a mound for assembly.
The stone will be on display at King’s Museum as part of the Crafting Kingdoms: The Rise of the Northern Picts exhibition. The exhibition will open on 20 January until 31 May – don’t miss out on a chance to see this remarkable stone!
Image copyright: King's Museum, Aberdeen
Posted Comments:
PERKYPUFFIN (2019-02-20)
Dilly is an old word meaning, delightful, or visually outstanding. I would suggest that is where the Tilly part of the name comes from.
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