Find Spot record MHG12268 - Findspot of Lamp, possible Steatite, Culkein

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Grid reference Centred NC 1132 3367 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC13SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ASSYNT
Old County SUTHERLAND

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A large, pear-shaped lamp, possibly of steatite, found at Culkein (NC 1133) was donated to the NMAS by H MacDonald, Culkein, 1967-8. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1969.

The finder's sister pointed out the find spot of this lamp at approximately NC 1133 3368. It was found built into a modern dyke which has now been partially demolished.
Visited by OS (J M) 6 August 1974.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1969. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 100 1967-8, p.201-5. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 201-5. 202, No. 29.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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