Find Spot record MHG12997 - Findspot of stone cup, Ardrishnish
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0660 2514 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC02NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
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Full Description
Area NC 065 251. A handled stone cup was found at Ardrishnich (near Achmelvich) some years before 1967, in which year it was in possession of Mr and Mrs Campbell of Logie, Lochbroom. Of grey metamorphosed grit, cup is undecorated and measures 4" diameter and 2" high. It has short, stubby handle, convex underside of which forms a continuous curve with that of base.
E W MacKie 1967.
The cup is still in the possession of Mr and Mrs Campbell and the location of find at approximately NC 0660 2515 was indicated by Mrs Campbell. The find spot was in the top of a 19th century stone wall. Visited by OS (J M) 12 August 1974.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1078 Text/Publication/Article: MacKie, E W. 1967. 'Lochinver, Ardisnich, stone cup', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1967, p.53. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 53. 53.
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Record last edited
Jun 30 2008 12:57PM
