Carved stone

[groom]

Looking at the photos I don't think it can have been in the river for that long as the carving is very clear and there are no signs of erosion or scratches. If it had been tumbled along the river bed from the mountains, I would have thought it would have shown more signs of wear.

[Ruskie]

How fascinating GS! I am unable to even hazard a guess as to what it might be, but can I ask what size it is, is the carving only on one side and, what kind of stone is it? (Wondering if it is a local stone and if it is easy to carve)

[alpinecottage]

My guess is that it is modern and was stolen from someone's garden or a holistic healing centre or similar.  A photo in the local paper may find an owner, or someone may have reported a break in to the police.

[Cell]

Hi,
I've seen the below symbol before many times - that symbol is  really , really familiar to me, I'm kicking myself here trying to remember where on earth I  have seen it and see it.

The stone/pebble does look new to me too, no erosion (like mentioned), there is also no moss, or any life on it.

Kind regards

[groom]

I have asked an Indian friend, who although she can't read Devanagari script, knows people who can. She said she will ask them and get back to me.

GS said that it is about 10 inches long and not local stone.

[Colin D Gronow]

Looks very similar if not the same to this.

http://www.hitherandyononline.com/Stone_mantras/stonemantras.htm

[jess5athome]

Wow! Great find.

[jess5athome]

Looks very similar if not the same to this.

http://www.hitherandyononline.com/Stone_mantras/stonemantras.htm

Wow! Great find.
Frank.

[cms]

I think we have the answer. Modern Buddhist. Probably not so unusual in Wales.