Govan back in time: Over 100 years of Govan history in 12 pictures
Feb 5, 2024 · Govan dates all the way back to the early medieval period, when it's thought that the Govan Old Churchyard was established for the Kingdom of Alt Clut - who were the masters of Dumbarton Rock - and then its successor progeny, the Kingdom of Strathclyde.
The Govan Stones – Early medieval carved stones displayed at the Govan …
Welcome to Govan Old, one of the most important historic sites in Glasgow dating back at least 1500 years. A new beginning and a new life beckon for the former Govan Old church, as its changed owners embark on ambitious plans to place the A …
Govan - Wikipedia
This latter kingdom, established in the aftermath of the Viking siege and capture of Alt Clut by Vikings from Dublin in 870, created the sandstone sculptures known today as the Govan Stones. Govan was the site of a ford and later a ferry which linked …
Govan Old Parish Church - Wikipedia
Govan Old Parish Church is a former parish church serving Govan in Glasgow from the 5th or 6th century AD until 2007. In that year, the Church of Scotland united the two Govan congregations with Linthouse and established the parish church at …
The Govan Stones and Glasgow’s Lost Kingdom - Historic Mysteries
Sep 27, 2023 · Since the 1950s, strange things have been discovered in a Glasgow churchyard. Known as the Govan stones, they reveal a lost kingdom from the distant past.
The Govan Stones - Wikipedia
The Govan Stones is an internationally-important museum collection of early-medieval carved stones displayed at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow, Scotland. [1]
Reimagining the Govan Stones: placing archaeology at the
Apr 1, 2023 · Govan Old Parish Church is home to one of the most significant collections of Viking Age carved stones in the British Isles, and recent fieldwork in the churchyard has revealed the presence of further examples buried beneath the turf.
TIMELINE - The Govan Stones
Discover the unique collection of early medieval stones carved in the 9th-11th centuries to commemorate the power of those who ruled the Kingdom of Strathclyde. One of Glasgow’s most important historical and cultural assets, explore the 31 monuments within the beautiful setting of Govan Old Church.
The Stones – The Govan Stones
The artefacts held at Govan Old comprise one of the most impressive collections of early medieval sculpture found anywhere in Europe. Remarkably, every single one of these Viking-age treasures has lain in Govan Old churchyard for over 1000 years.
Govan Stones: The Viking-Age treasures - BBC News
Jan 27, 2014 · The Govan Stones are a collection of 31 recumbent grave stones, hogback stones and one remarkable sarcophagus from this period of history when warfare instigated by the Norse transformed the...