Monument record MHG52502 - Cup marked stone north of Grand View, Borve (1 of 2)
Summary
A cup-marked stone at the north extent of a stone row.
Location
| Grid reference | NG 4548 4789 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG44NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SNIZORT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A cup-marked stone was identified during a watching brief at the northern extent of an alignment of boulders. The stone has one one pecked cupmark at the mid-point of its W extent. To the N of this a natural fissure has been pecked into a channel running along a W – E axis, with a similarly developed channel offset N – S towards the E extent of the main channel. The stone measures 0.66m x 0.44m x 0.15m. The diameter of the cup-mark is 4cm. 26cm (approx.) to the SSE of the cup-mark is a possibly natural circular depression. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24107 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C. 01/2009. Archaeological Watching Brief: Borve - Edinbane Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/01/2009. Digital. Feature 3.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 29 2009 10:54AM
