Murthly 1
This small stone was discovered in a field near Murthly during ploughing in 1886. The stone was just below the surface, lying east to west, and sat (with another plain slab) on stones set on edge. Nothing was found in the compartment below. The site may originally have been a chapel.
The stone features some interesting carvings, including a “birdman” and a “dogman” fighting with bow and arrow and sword and shield respectively, three sea creatures, and a man being chased by a large animal, possibly a lion, bear or boar.
The stone is now in the National Museum.
Alternative names for Murthly 1
Gellyburn
Where is Murthly 1?
Murthly 1 is in the parish of Little Dunkeld and the county of Perthshire.
Grid reference: NO 093 392
Lat / long: 56.5361580658347, -3.47496446475371
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Wester Caputh Lodge
1.3km away
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The Bankfoot Inn
4.6km away
Meikleour Hotel
6.6km away
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Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld
7.5km away
Altamount Country House Hotel
10.1km away
Holiday Inn Express Perth
13.2km away
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13.6km away
Murrayshall House Hotel
14.5km away
Breizh
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Best Western Queens Hotel & Leisure Club
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Alyth Hotel
17.9km away
Atholl Palace Hotel
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Victoria's Restaurant
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