2012

NH9857 : The Rodney Stone

taken 12 years ago, near to Dyke, Moray, Scotland

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The Rodney Stone
The Rodney Stone
A 9th century Pictish symbol stone, showing a cross on this side with Pictish symbols and Ogham writing on the other side. It was set up in Dyke village in its year of excavation, 1782, to commemorate the victory of Admiral Lord Rodney over the French and Spanish fleets at Dominica.

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NH9857, 66 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mary and Angus Hogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 6 August, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 13 August, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NH 9844 5766 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:35.8493N 3:42.0520W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NH 9844 5766
View Direction
East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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