MHG12268 - Findspot of Lamp, possible Steatite, Culkein
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A large, pear-shaped lamp, possibly of steatite, found at Culkein (NC 1133) was donated to the NMAS by H MacDonald, Culkein, 1967-8. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1969.
The finder's sister pointed out the find spot of this lamp at approximately NC 1133 3368. It was found built into a modern dyke which has now been partially demolished.
Visited by OS (J M) 6 August 1974.
Listed under Acc. No. AQ 129 in the NMS catalogue. Described as of steatite, pear shaped with a flat bottomed pear shaped hollow and a lip made in the narrow end. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. AQ 129.
- --- SHG591 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1969. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 100 1967-8, p.201-5. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 201-5. 202, No. 29.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 1132 3367 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC13SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
Finds (1)
- LAMP (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/4571 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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