Inscription
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Discovery: Year (including attribute when in provenance) and circumstances of discovery
Findspot: Dunrossness, Shetland, Scotland (National Grid Reference: HU 37881 21142)
Current repository: Scotland Shetland Museum (inv. no. )
Last recorded location(s): Now in Shetland Museum. Inspected by Katherine Forsyth in 2008?
Object type: Disc
Material: Stone type unknown
Dimensions: m
Letters:
Ogham text: ᚌ̣ᚐ̣ᚅ̣
Transcription: G̣ẠṆ
Plan Your Visit
The Bigton (S-SHE-011) stone is one of Scotland's finest early medieval monuments — and well worth the journey. Whether you're a dedicated epigrapher, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who loves exploring ancient places, seeing a 1,500-year-old inscription in person is an experience unlike any other.
Use the map and coordinates on this page to navigate directly to the stone's recorded location. Many Ogham stones are in rural churchyards or open countryside — sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a camera with a good zoom for inscription detail. Raking light (early morning or late afternoon) makes Ogham strokes far easier to see and photograph. A notebook for rubbings or sketches adds to the experience.
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