Find Spot record MHG54025 - Carved Sandstone Capital Fragment, Portmahomack
Summary
A carved stone capital fragment, possibly reused as a culvert or drain cover, and subsequently reused in make-up of the road. Tentatively dated to the 13th century.
Location
| Grid reference | NH 91442 84007 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH98SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | TARBAT |
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Full Description
A carved sandstone capital fragment, found in a redeposited layer of cobble and stone in Trench 11 of monitoring works on the route of water mains renewal at Portmahomack. The front face shows relief carved and incised gothic scrollwork – each scroll measuring 0.17m in diameter – over two panels of the four surviving of a possible hexagonal column shaft fragment. A simple cruciform pictogram has been incised into the panel. The rear shows evidence of reuse as a drain cover, prior to its use in the make-up of the road.
Tentatively dated by Professor Martin Carver to the 13th century. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24965 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C and Wood, J. 07/2010. Loandhu to Portmahomack Water Main Renewal: Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/07/2010. Digital. Find 4.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 27 2010 4:42PM
