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Hogback Stone at Luss Parish Church

Hogback Stone at Luss Parish Church

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Hogback Stone at Luss Parish Church

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Location: Luss And Arden, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Luss Pier – Fairy Trail loop from Luss

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2. Luss Pier – Fairy Trail loop from Luss

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3. Murray Place, Luss – Luss Pier loop from Luss

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Willem VS

May 5, 2022

The Hogback Stone is typical of an Anglo-Scandinavian grave marker from the 11th century with a curved ridge decorated with ‘shingles’ reminiscent of a house. The presence of hogbacks in Scotland is likely due to the Forth-Clyde route connecting York to Dublin.

The Hogback is viewed by hundreds of visitors to Luss, however it was covered in thick moss that had built up over the years covering the ornate carved detail. The stone had also sunk into the ground and was in danger of being damaged by other headstones nearby.

We teamed up with Historic Environment Scotland to fund the conservation of the Hogback Stone, enabling the Luss community to commission professional stonemasons to restore the stone, and also some historically-important early Christian cross-slabs. Making sure they are displayed safely and preserved for future generations.
lochlomond-trossachs.org/park-authority/how-we-can-help/communities/projects/hogback-stone-luss

Gerald Friedrich

May 28, 2025

Luss Parish Church, northwest of Glesgo, is a ruined church located on the site of the former village of Luss.

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Hogback Stone at Luss Parish Church

1. Luss Pier – Fairy Trail loop from Luss

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