Argyle Stone & St Conval's Chariot
Argyle Stone & St Conval's Chariot is the name of two stones that belong together. They are located in a fenced area in the west of the Scottish town of Renfrew in the Council Area Renfrewshire . In 1971 they were included in the Scottish Monument Lists in Monument Category B.
history
The exact origin and age of the stones are not known. The Conval's Stone is believed to be associated with the Irish missionary Conval , who toured Scotland in the seventh century. The Argyle Stone is said to have marked the site of the capture of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll on the run after his defeat in Dunbartonshire . Before 1836, both stones were moved to the property of Blythswood House and surrounded with a fence. Even after the building was demolished, they are still in the same place today.
description
The stones are located in a small wood in the west of Renfrew not far from the crossing of Inchinnan Road ( A8 ) over White Cart Water over the swing bridge of Renfrew . They are each about one meter long, 50 cm wide and 70 cm high. St Conval's Chariot was supposedly built in honor of the Irish missionary Conval. It has a hollow of around 23 cm in diameter and a depth of around 18 cm and could once have formed the foundation of a memorial cross. However, nothing is known about its whereabouts. The water in the depression is said to have healing properties. The surrounding wrought iron fence is richly decorated.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Argyle Stone & St Conval's Chariot in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Argyle Stone & St Conval's Chariot in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 55 ° 52 ′ 48.4 " N , 4 ° 24 ′ 28.6" W.