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Viking hogback gravestones, part of the amazing collection of carved early medieval stones, known as the Govan Stones, on display in Govan Old Church in the heart of the town. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glasgow/govanstones/index.html
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Viking hogback gravestones, part of the amazing collection of carved early medieval stones, known as the Govan Stones, on display in Govan Old Church in the heart of the town. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glasgow/govanstones/index.html
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just when you thought it was safe to go back into Govan Old Churchyard again…
archaeological dig reveals early medieval ‘Govan Warrior’ stone - Arkeonews https://arkeonews.net/an-archaeological-dig-at-govan-old-churchyard-revealed-a-remarkable-new-find-an-early-medieval-govan-warrior-stone/ #RockArt #GovanStones @GovanStones
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Sarcophagus? SarcophaYOU!!!
#DYK In the year 1855, Glasgow was the site of a dramatic #sarcophagus discovery, inside Govan's ancient kirkyard.
This #Viking Age beauty is now on display at the #GovanStones; the only one of its kind ever discovered in Scotland. Get in touch any time to book your FREE guided tour!
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Artist's rendering of that now lost 'Doomster Hill'; a man made, flat-topped mound, present in Govan's #earlymedieval (and perhaps #BronzeAge) landscape.
Likely a meeting point for those Viking-age elites ruling the Kingdom of #Strathclyde... 👑
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Accurate representation of the winter chill inside #GovanOld! 👇
You're welcome to wrap up warm and join us for booked guided tours of Glasgow's #earlymedieval sculpture collection! Just get in touch and we'll be happy to arrange your free visit ❄️ #govanstones #hogbackstone #vikings