Rosskeen Pictish Symbol Stone AKA Thief's Stone

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The image can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/james.mcc.754589/posts/10159246901513776. A mysterious stone, known as Clach a' Mheirlich or the "Thief's Stone," is a Class I symbol stone from the 7th to 9th century. This ancient sandstone pillar measures 6 feet by 1 foot 6 inches square and features a unique design on its front. On the front of the stone, a step symbol stands out prominently. To the left side, faint impressions of a crescent symbol can be seen, accompanied by what appears to be either pincers or a tuning fork below. Clach a' Mheirlich was first documented in the Ordnance Survey Name Book from 1874 and later described and illustrated by J.R. Allen and J. Anderson in their 1903 work. James Rattray Allen revisited Clach a' Mheirlich in 1966, observing it to be as previously recorded. The stone is classified as a Class I symbol stone. On its east face, a step is carved, while on the south face, a crescent rests above what appears to be a pair of pincers or a tuning fork. In 1997, archaeologist A.Mack noted Clach a' Mheirlich's condition, stating that it was badly eroded and only partially visible. The stone's poor state made it difficult for researchers to make out any notable carvings.