Monument record MHG54051 - Coffin rest, Dunrobin Castle
Summary
A recessed ledge, built into a wall in the gardens of Dunrobin Castle, is said to be a coffin stand.
Location
| Grid reference | NC 8525 0071 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Photographs of a supposed coffin rest were forwarded to the HER by a participant in a Community Timelines course, run by ARCH. This is held to be a coffin stand locally. <1><2>
No indication is given of this on either 1st or 2nd edition Ordnance Survey mapping. This site sits immediately adjacent to a natural harbour at Dunrobin Castle, so it remains possible that coffins were rested here en route to Golspie. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24858 Image/Photograph(s): Private individuals. 2010. Photographs submitted by participants in ARCH Community Timeline course in Evanton and Golspie. Colour digital. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG24857 Collection/Catalogue/Gazetteer: ARCH and Invidual Participants. 08/2010. Additional information on a number of sites, contributed by participants in ARCH Community Timeline Courses in Evanton and Golspie. Yes. Digital. CT-G 30.
- <3> SHG24799 Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2010 12:31PM
