MHG52998 - Findspot of quern, between Rubha Dearg and Lochaline

Summary

The findspot of a round quernstone discovered by divers in 1995.

Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Early Iron Age to 19th Century - 550 BC? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

None recorded

Full Description

A round, single-hole stone was recovered by divers from steep ground between Rubha Dearg and Lochaline in 1995. It was described as a "granary stone" (quern). The find was reported to the Sound of Mull Archaeological Project. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24607 Text/Publication/Monograph: Robertson, P (ed). 2007. The Sound of Mull Archaeological Project (SOMAP) 1994-2005, BAR British Series 453. Nautical Archaeology Society. Paper (Original). p 27.

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Location

Grid reference	NM 665 444 (point) Approximate
Map sheet	NM64SE
Geographical Area	MARITIME
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

Finds (1)

ROTARY QUERN (Early Iron Age to 19th Century - 550 BC? to 1900 AD?)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (0)

External Links (0)

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.