New research has revealed the Stone of Destiny, used for centuries in the coronation of monarchs at Scone, has previously unrecorded markings that appear to be Roman numerals.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) - who care for the ancient relic on behalf of the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia - has been carrying out the cutting-edge work at the Engine Shed in Stirling, Scotland’s national building conservation centre.
This is part of their role to prepare the Stone for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in May, where it will be placed in the Coronation Chair for the ceremony.
