Last week's archaeological dig by the University of Glasgow Archaeology Field School and Clyde Archaeology in the graveyard of Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow. I'd never realised quite how many flat gravestones there were just below the surface, with some dating back as far as the 1500s.

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This morning, looking across the Clyde to the 1880s Gothic style Govan Old Parish Church, home to the Govan Stones, a collection of early Christian, Pictish and Viking grave monuments.

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Viking hogback gravestones, part of the amazing collection of carved early medieval stones, known as the Govan Stones, on display in Govan Old Church in the heart of the town. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glasgow/govanstones/index.html

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Hogback stones in Govan Old Parish Church. Dating from the era of the Vikings more than 1,000 years ago, they're thought to have served as grave markers. They are unique to the Viking areas of northern Britain and the Govan Hogbacks are the largest known examples. They are now part of the collection of early Christian-Viking relics known as the Govan Stones.

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just when you thought it was safe to go back into Govan Old Churchyard again…

archaeological dig reveals early medieval ‘Govan Warrior’ stone - Arkeonews https://arkeonews.net/an-archaeological-dig-at-govan-old-churchyard-revealed-a-remarkable-new-find-an-early-medieval-govan-warrior-stone/ #RockArt #GovanStones @GovanStones

Celtic-style cross just outside the churchyard of Govan Old Parish Church. It's unclear how old this cross is, but it is covered in intricate Celtic-style knotwork. Given the fact that many of the original Celtic marker stones from this churchyard are now housed in a museum inside the church, this is most likely a more recent example in an ancient style.

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busy weekend

this morning off to the #GovanStones for a booked tour, hope they're ready for "The Bren Tour" lol

this afternoon, the SPF event for #ScottishInterfaithWeek

tomorrow, having a wee flat warming

Sarcophagus? SarcophaYOU!!!

#DYK In the year 1855, Glasgow was the site of a dramatic #sarcophagus discovery, inside Govan's ancient kirkyard.

This #Viking Age beauty is now on display at the #GovanStones; the only one of its kind ever discovered in Scotland. Get in touch any time to book your FREE guided tour!