Sueno’s Stone

I’ve seen this spectacular stone years before but wanted my niece to see it this time! I’ve seen many Pictish stones over the years but this one never fails to impress! I’m always blown away at how huge it is and I’m glad they’ve encased it to protect it from further erosion (and humans too!!).

Very cool stop and no cost to see as it’s in a residential area, just park and check it out. Ancient history preserved practically in someone’s backyard. Worth pulling off to see if you’re in the area.

Loved seeing it. I wish I could go behind the glass but understand the need to keep something so magnificent safe from elements as well as ignorant people.

Beautifully preserved piece of history. Hard to get good images due to the sky’s reflection but don’t let this put you off visiting. Breathtaking to visit and fascinating to read about the history. Unsure about parking as I was already staying in a hotel opposite it, I’m sure we did see a car park located beside it. Definitely worth the visit if you get a chance. - FREE access. No tickets needed.

Me and the good lady loved it here! She was a little nervous, but she had a couple of pints of cider, and found her feet. The locals informed us that the pool tables were free. So.. GAME ON. The missus with her new found confidence was swinging around that table like a true pro! She knew exactly which balls to put in her pocket! The place is lovely. The locals are friendly. The beer is good. The pool is free. It cannot get better than that..

This is a hidden gem......mind blowing that this stone has been here for millenia.......well worth a visit if passing....

Bit surreal to just park on a street and walk up to a stone that was carved and placed there by a civilization in 900 AD....In NZ no one even inhabited the country at that time, let alone left their story for history. Great info to understand the early people of this area.

Very impressive considering when I was carved. It's in a glass cage which is understandable but it's dirty which hampers viewing. Be good if there was a decent cleaning schedule so a better view can be had.

Visiting Sueno's Stone for the first time on Tuesday 9 July 2019, I was taken in by its size, preserved condition, and the set-up for the stone. I spotted the glass encasement from the road and pulled my car over to park and check it out. Posted informational placards provided background about the stone (such as a height of over 6 metres and a suggested carving date in the 800s or 900s) as well as the significance of the depicted symbols. The glass was clean and easy to see through. The grass around the area with the stone was well maintained.

The largest Pictish sculptured stone in the world, Sueno's Stone is over 22 feet tall. Worth a visit if you like standing stones.