MHG10632 - Estimated findspot of stone lamp or cup, Rogart
Summary
A stone lamp or cup found in the Rogart area in the late 19th century.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A cup or lamp of grey stone with dark grey crystals, 5 1/2 ins in diameter by 2.9ins high, with moulding at the rim, from Rogart (NC 733 035) is in Dunrobin Museum, probably received in 1887.(Acc. No. 1887.3) Information from TS of Catalogue of Dunrobin Museum by A S Henshall, 1966. <1><2>
The stone cup or lamp was catalogued during an inventory of Dunrobin Castle Museum's collection in 2019 by ARCH. Listed under Acc. No. 1887.3. It is on display in case 27, shelf A.<1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> Interactive Resource/Online Database: RCAHMS. Canmore, online database of the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). 5992.
- <2> Text/Index/Card Index: Highland Regional Council, Planning Department. Highland Regional Council Sites and Monuments Record Cards. NC70SW0033.
- <3> Collection/Finds Collection: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection At Dunrobin Castle Museum. 1887.3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 73 03 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC70SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
Finds (1)
- LAMP? (Unknown date)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5992 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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