MHG61588 - Rotary Quern - Aird

Summary

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Type and Period (1)

  • FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Half of a rotary quern was discovered on croft land near the house during excavation and building work for a septic tank. It was made of a rough honey coloured schist. It had a shallow handle socket and measured approximately 350mm in diameter and 50mm thick. It was submitted to Treasure Trove and disclaimed (TTNC 2017/047). <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 5946 0054 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG50SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish SLEAT

Finds (1)

  • ROTARY QUERN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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