Mar 22, 2024
Govan Old Stones Collection, Viking 'Hogback' Stones, Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland
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Govan Old Stones Collection, Viking 'Hogback' Stones, Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland
Hogback tombstone from Govan Old Parish Church (Glasgow, 800s – 1000s).
These large tombstones are only found in the British Isles, produced by a hybrid British/Viking culture. Govan (today a district & parish in south-western Glasgow) is situated on the River Clyde, and was easily accessible to Viking ships.
Some hogbacks have geometric tile patterns, perhaps mimicking the roofs of Viking longhouses; some have dragon-like creatures on the ends.
Govan Old Stones Collection, Viking 'Hogback' Stones, Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland
The Govan Stones
If you have not seen these they are well worth a visit in Govan Old Church, A unique collection, they represent one of the largest collections of medieval stones and date back to the early beginnings of Govan as a centre of The Kingdom of Strathclyde. Read more and see more pictures here http://tommanleyphotography.com/architecture/govan-stones-redisplay/