Find Spot record MHG7955 - Mellon

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Grid reference Centred NG 8900 9099 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG89SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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An object of steatite, shaped like a shoe, with a large oval cavity on the top at one end, connected by a groove, or duct with a small circular indentation at the other, measuring 11.75 inches in length, 4.75 inches in greatest breadth, and 3 3/8 inches in height, was found at Mellon, Laide, Auchnasheen, Ross-shire.
The object was purchased by the NMAS 1934.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1934.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1934. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 68 1933-4, p.10-26, 97-100, 190-193, 350-4, 412-19. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-26, 97-100, 190-193, 3. 191.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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