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The Maiden Stone

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The Maiden Stone
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A Pictish sculptural stonework standing at 3m tall and made from pinkish granite. It was probably carved some time after AD 700, though debated. The stone is covered by a protective shelter over the winter, during which times it cannot be viewed.

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