MHG1414 - Cocky Stone
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CARVED STONE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The 'Cocky Stone', at which the produce of the land was sold, stood on the same side of the street as the Town Hall.
Thurso Town Council 1934.
The 'Cocky stone' stood to S of present entrance to the Town Hall and is long since removed.
W Campbell 1902.
This stone was not located. No info as to its present whereabouts was obtained. Sited to ND 1184 6851 from information above.
Visited by OS (E G C) 18 April 1962.
No change despite enquiries. Visited by OS (J M) 17 2 1982.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1184 6850 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8441 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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