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The Govan Stones
Date Added: 19th Jun 2011
Site Type: Museum
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 19th Jun 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
The Govan Stones submitted by joedkins on 19th Jun 2011. Carved cross in Govan Old Church, Glasgow
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Log Text: This is a Victorian church but it contains over 30 superb carved stones and a carved sarcophagus dating from around 10th century or earlier. They were taken from the churchyard. The boundary of the churchyard is curved, showing the site was originally a Celtic religious site. The quality of the stone carving (hogbacks, Celtic knots, mounted figures, snakes) is so good that it is thought they were monuments to kings of Strathclyde. There is limited opening - Wed, Thurs, Sat during summer monts. See http://www.govanold.org.uk/