Find Spot record MHG8066 - Steatite Cup, Aultnamain

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Grid reference Centred NH 6659 8130 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH68SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish EDDERTON

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Steatite cup ploughed up on farm of Altnamain, Edderton. Bowl measures 4" diameter and 1 7/8" deep externally. The flat rectangular handle is placed midway between lip and base. Purchased for the NMAS. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1935

No further information was found regarding this cup. Enquiries at Aultnamain Inn and farm and Tain were unsuccessful.
Visited by OS (W D J) 14 May 1963.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1935. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library and exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 69 1934-5, p.9-26,118-21,246-50,322-4,397-401,435-43. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 9-26,118-21,246-50,322-4,. 439.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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