Sueno's Stone

Sueno's Stone is a Picto-Scottish Class III standing stone on the north-easterly edge of Forres in Moray and is the largest surviving Pictish style cross-slab stone of its type in Scotland, standing 6.5 metres (21 feet) in height. It is situated on a raised bank on a now isolated section of the former road to Findhorn. The stone is named after Sweyn Forkbeard, but this association has been challenged and it has also been associated with the killing of King Dubh mac Ailpin in Forres in 966. The stone was erected c. 850–950 but by whom and for what, is unknown.

Sueno's Stone
Sueno's Stone in Forres
MaterialOld Yellow Sandstone
Size6.5 metres (21 ft)
Symbols
  • Celtic cross with interlaced knotwork
  • Battle scene
Createdc. 850–950
Present locationForres, Moray
ClassificationClass III
CulturePicto-Scottish
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