Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab
Dr Murray Cook gives this talk on the medieval cross slab discovered near Doune in 2020.
About Talks at The Smith: Illuminating the Dark Ages: Old Kilmadock Pictish Cross Slab
| 26th March 2025 | |
| 2pm | |
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The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ |
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| £5 Adults / £3 for students, on production of a valid student ID card | |
| Event organiser/part of University of Stirling | |
| Visit the event website here | |
In 2020, volunteers with ROOKs – The Rescuers of Old Kilmadock – uncovered an early medieval cross slab in the area (near Doune). Excavations in 2022 by our speaker confirmed a Pictish cross slab with an ogham inscription; a form of early Irish writing. The stone’s the first of its kind in Stirling, and of international significance. Excitingly, it indicates a previously unknown monastery. Hear Dr Cook’s report, from archaeology’s front line.
Murray Cook:
Murray is Stirling Council’s Archaeologist. Originally from Leith, he now lives happily in Scotland’s smallest city with three daughters, two cats and a lively wife. He’s the author of over 40 articles and books, including a paperback exploring two of Scotland’s greatest battles, Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge (2021), which includes a five-stage historic walk around Stirling and the surrounding area. He also writes a column for the Stirling Observer.
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Old Kilmadock cross slab under excavation, photo credit: Murray Cook
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