Monument record MHG39809 - Cup marked stone, Forss Water
Summary
Cup marked stone found in porch of deserted croft.
Location
| Grid reference | ND 04068 58803 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND05NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ND 041 588) A cup-marked sandstone boulder measuring 0.6m x 0.36m x 0.24m, with five deep cups on its upper surface.
L J Myatt 1977. <1>
The cup-marked stone, as described by Myatt, is at ND 0407 5880 at the porch of a deserted croft.
Surveyed at 1:10,000. Visited by OS (N K B) 17 December 1981.
Photographs of the cup marked stone were submitted to the HER in March 2010 by the landowner. The land is subject to planning consent for a new house, log cabin and garage but the stone is to be preserved in situ. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1391 Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1977. 'Reay, Broubster - cup-marked boulder', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1977, p.10. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 10. 10.
- <2> SHG24746 Image/Photograph(s): Pagel, S. 2009. Photographs of Arundi, Broubster and cup marked stone. Colour. Yes. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 4 2010 12:39PM
