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My latest post at Heart Of The Kingdom describes a carved stone from Fairlie in North Ayrshire, an example of early medieval sculpture from the kingdom of Strathclyde. It dates from the 10th/11th century and is quite well-preserved. Anyone who likes Pictish sculpture will see familiar themes in the carvings on this stone – even though it is a long way from the heartlands of the Picts. Its sculptor was a craftsman of the ‘Govan School’ of stonecarving and probably a Briton of the Clyde.
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Remarkable carving. Love the lines. Thanks for the history to go along with it – always intrigued.
May warmthe and joy find your hearth and linger long.
Thanks Phil. Best wishes for the festive season.
happy new year and to plenty more posts about early Scotland
Thank you for visiting, and happy new year to you too.