St Serf's Church in the Scottish village of Dunning, Perth and Kinross is a Category A listed building largely dating to the early 19th century, but incorporating a 12th-century tower.
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For anyone interested in Scotland's early history and prehistory this is an essential site to visit.
The 3 metres high cross depicts King Constantine of The Picts, who ruled at the beginning of the AD 800s and some of his warriors, as well as lovely carvings of a harpist and various hunting dogs and other animals. It really conveys the inclinations of King Constantine son of Fergus.
The beautiful church in which the cross stands is itself ancient, from the 1100s and is full of curious memorials dating back hundreds of years. The graveyard is also full of fascinating old graves.
The village of Dunning is gorgeous as is the surrounding area, nestling in glorious Gleneagles, the great glen running from Perth to Stirling.
The lady guide is very helpful and knowledgeable. I recommend purchasing the pamphlets offered about the area which are very interesting. Dunning/Forteviot was the capital of the Southern Picts. The area also seems to have been very important going back to Neolithic and Bronze Age Times with a huge timber monument having been constructed...
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Beautiful Church, and the Dupplin Cross is a sight to behold. The history of the church and the Cross is so interesting. Be sure to see all the stained glass, when the sun shines through the colours are amazing. Owned and looked after by Historic Scotland, free entry for members. The bell tower is gorgeous and ancient, one of the original parts of the church. We were told that the original pulpit, which was disposed of when the church was extended is in an antiques shop in Crieff, although not for sale, phew. The stories it could tell. There's also a beautiful stone fountain outside (not in use)...
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The Dupplin Cross is a carved, monumental Pictish stone, which dates from around 800 AD. It was first recorded by Thomas Pennant in 1769, on a hillside in Strathearn, a little to the north of (and on the opposite bank of the River Earn from) Forteviot and Dunning. In 2002 it was placed in the care of Historic Scotland, and was placed for preservation under the 11th/12th-century tower of St Serf's...
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