The Govan Stones
Glasgow | Govan | Carved stones | ★★★
[Two of the five Viking hogbacks] |
The Old Church in the once heavily industrial suburb of Govan is the location for no fewer than 31 magnificent medieval stones. Viking hogbacks, standing stones, cross slabs and a single sarcophagus are dotted around the church in a rough clockwise loop. All have been discovered over the centuries in the surrounding area, which was once a key religious centre within the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde. The sheer size of the church is a reminder of the area's long history and former status - once distinct from that of nearby Glasgow - and a fitting place for the stones.
[Govan Old Church] |
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📌 The Govan Stones ★★★
Govan Old Church, 866 Govan Road, Govan town centre, 2 mi west of George Square, Glasgow, G.R.: NS 553659 ///actor.former.empire
Open afternoons only, April to October | Free
[Sarcophagus] |
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