The date and origin of the Pictish symbols

Lloyd Laing (Author)

Jennifer Laing (Author)


Keywords:
Fort Trial Trenching
Period(s):
Late 4thearly 5th Century, Pictish, Roman, 5th Century

Abstract


Argues that certain symbols originated in late 4th/early 5th century, and that some stem from Roman influence. Special reference to Norrie's Law (Fife) hoard: not late 7th but 5th century?
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.114.261.276

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Published
30-11-1985
How to Cite
Laing, L., & Laing, J. (1985). The date and origin of the Pictish symbols. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 114, 261–276. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.114.261.276
Issue
Vol. 114 (1985)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.114.261.276