The Cochno Stone, with Kenny Brophy

Thursday 21 May, 2pm        

Clydebank Museum and Local History and Archives, Clydebank Library    

Free - book via Eventbrite

Join us for a talk on the Cochno Stone by senior lecturer in archaeology at Glasgow University Kenny Brophy.

The Cochno stone, which measures 42ft by 26ft, was discovered by the Rev James Harvey in 1887 on farmland near what is now the Faifley housing estate on the edge of Clydebank. "Cochno" is derived from the Gaelic "Cauchanachâ" "place of little cups". The stone is covered in about 90 carved indentations, or "cups", and grooved spirals, along with a ringed cross and a pair of four-toed feet which are particularly rare. In 1964, Glasgow University archaeologists recommended it should be buried under several feet of soil to protect the carvings from damage and the stone has been covered ever since.

Fully accessible with lift access and accessible toilet. Teas and coffees available from library.