Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum

Meigle, United Kingdom

The Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum is a permanent exhibition of 27 carved Pictish stones in the centre of the village of Meigle in eastern Scotland. The museum occupies the former parish school, built 1844.

The collection of stones implies that an important church was located nearby, or perhaps a monastery. There is an early historical record of the work of Thana, son of Dudabrach, who was at Meigle (recorded as Migdele) in the middle of the 9th century during the reign of King Pherath. Thana was likely to have been a monk serving as a scribe in a local monastery that could have been founded in the 8th century. The stones contained in the museum were all found near Meigle, mostly in the neighbouring churchyard or used in the construction of the old church. The present church building dates to about 1870, the previous building having been destroyed in a fire on 28 March 1869. The stones were rescued by William Galloway immediatey after the fire. The stones are Christian monuments to the dead of the Pictish warrior aristocracy, who are depicted on the stones bearing their weapons or hunting.

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Founded: 1936
Category: Museums in United Kingdom

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Liina Flynn (4 months ago)
This is the second time I've been here. Great collection of pictish stone carvings, mostly from the post-christianisation of the picts. Very knowledgeable staff member and good collection of resource books to buy. The nearby joinery cafe is well worth a visit . Great food. Coffee and wide menu including gluten free options. Check the opening days times before going!
Rosa (5 months ago)
Impressive collection of ancient Pictish stones, so much detail in the carving. Warm welcome and knowledgeable staff. Worth a visit.
Robbie Pennington (7 months ago)
What is the point of keeping the collection hidden from view for 6 months of the year and then not even sticking to the limited opening times advertised on the HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND website? Very poor.
John Hunter (16 months ago)
A real gem out in the country. What wonderful stones, history, and staff.
andrew slater (17 months ago)
Small old church filled with pictish stones..
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