MHG3574 - Milton of Farr
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Type and Period (1)
- CUP MARKED STONE (Undated)
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Full Description
NH63SE 32 6838 3252.
Situated at NH 6838 3252 is an isolated erratic boulder measuring 3.0m NE-SW by 2.5m and 0.9m maximum height. The surface is inclined towards the NE and is covered with at least 30 cup marks.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (I S S) 14 September 1973; Information from Mr Cumming, Croftcroy, Farr, Inverness-shire.
This boulder is situated in an improved field on the haugh of the River Farnack. It measures 2.9m from NE to SW by 2.6m transversely and 0.9m in height at its SW end. Its upper surface bears 10 well-formed cups, and up to 21 further possible examples. The cups measure up to 90mm in diameter and 50mm in depth.
(USN93 223)
Visited by RCAHMS (SDB) 16 November 1992.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6837 3252 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63SE |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM11556 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13214 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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