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This stone carved in the shape of a pine cone was found at Inveresk in Midlothian. It was from a grave memorial stone of a Roman soldier who was buried between 142 and 158 AD.

Sculptured stone in the shape of a pine cone, from Midfield Mains, Inveresk, Midlothian

The occupying Roman army, with its mixture of soldiers from various parts of the Empire, brought foreign burial traditions with it. High-ranking members of the army commissioned stone grave monuments. The pine cone was a symbol of immortality.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-683-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FV 31
• Date: Between 142 and 158 AD
  
• Material: Stone; sculptured in the shape of a pine cone
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• Dimensions: 20.00" H
  
• What: Stone
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Inveresk, Midfield Mains
  
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