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Rare Pictish stone with dragon carving found on Orkney
A Pictish stone carved with a cross and what is believed to be a dragon-like beast has been discovered in an eroded cliff face on Orkney.
The find made on Orkney's east mainland coast earlier this year has just now been announced.
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (Orca) with support from Historic Environment Scotland rescued the relic.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-...tland-37798080
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