The Govan Stones βπ‘π
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The stunning collection of Viking-Age sculpture from the early medieval Kingdom of Strathclyde in the cathedral-like Govan Old. REOPENS APRIL 1st! Free entry.
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Trying to make sense of my surroundings, and myself, in an ever-changing city. Dreamer and imagineer. Memorial Device: Alternative National Treasure
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Have you booked your place for the CVARF symposium? There's still time to register!Β
Join usΒ on 7th and 8th June University of Glasgow and The Govan Stones βπ‘π to have your say in this highly anticipated framework.
Follow the link for more info: bit.ly/3UG1MsI
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A slo-mo celebration of the Govan Warrior, found by Stephen Driscoll during the UofG Archaeology and The Govan Stones βπ‘π volunteer dig in September 2023.
The The Govan Stones βπ‘π Sunstone, a Viking-Age carved stone from the Kingdom of Strathclyde. A socket on top suggests it had a cross head, or was part of a church structure. The stone's overall shape hints of the early medieval reuse of a prehistoric (Bronze Age?) standing stone.
On #EarthDay this week we shared some inspiring stories of work in historic churches such as St Mary's Haddington, The Govan Stones βπ‘π & Cairnlea Parish Church to reduce carbon footprints and improve sustainability
Since we need #EarthDay EveryDay we've blogged about them tooπ
scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/blog/making-evβ¦
And the incredible community-led team of volunteers at The Govan Stones βπ‘π have embarked upon an innovative project to use the waters of the nearby Clyde to heat their beloved building (formerly known as Govan Old Parish Church). π
heraldscotland.com/news/24116008.β¦ (6/7)
The The Govan Stones βπ‘π Sarcophagus is a triumph of Viking-Age art from the lost early-medieval kingdom of the Strathclyde Britons. We think it dates from the late C9th, and may have held the relics of the Pictish saint-king, Constantine.
My video, with help from the great Frazer Capie
The Viking-Age The Govan Stones βπ‘π hogbacks. Aren't they just the most amazing survivals?
You can see them every day for free between 1pm and 4pm.
Or perhaps Strathclyde's royal centre at Partick with its religious centre at The Govan Stones βπ‘π is the location? Has the Britons' inauguration complex been levelled along with the doomster hill, or does it lie under Patrick's urban sprawl? Is there a better candidate somewhere else?
Lowther 04 #hogback . Some interesting stuff going on on this one with a boat with warriors on the left, a long snake at the bottom, some more faint warriors at the right and something else in the middle The Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture (CASSS) The Govan Stones βπ‘π #earlymediaeval #Viking #3d #photogrammetry
A brief intro to Paisley Museum's Elderslie cross. If this whets the appetite, look out for deeper conversation on its connection with the The Govan Stones βπ‘π soon to feature in an episode of an exciting new podcast. #paisley #govan π: youtu.be/NROXW8bxM6w?feβ¦
A brief intro to an early medieval fragment Paisley Museum that was discovered in 2009 on the banks of the Black Cart Water, near the site of Inchinnan's medieval parish church youtu.be/im3Jt4VSvrg?feβ¦ The Govan Stones βπ‘π The Govan Stones βπ‘π #museums #archaeology #medieval #Renfrewshire
The Lowther 06 #hogback . Captured via #3d #photogrammetry a few days ago. Some unusual carvings on this one according to The Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture (CASSS)! Some nice tegulation still remains #earlymediaeval #viking The Govan Stones βπ‘π
The Fairlie Stone. A prone figure (warrior?) with two animals. Two different renderings off a #3d #photogrammetry model The Govan Stones βπ‘π #earlymediaeval Archie Henderson AdriΓ‘n Maldonado
At my happiest wandering amongst gravestones The Govan Stones βπ‘π disappointed in the dog walkers, please lift your dog crap, it's disrespectful.
Got my Netherton Cross yesterday at The Govan Stones βπ‘π good chat with the volunteers. Still to get Cambusnethan one and sarcophagus from Govan.