MHG55320 - Cup marked boulder and possible standing stone, Druim Mor
Summary
A cup marked boulder, probably not in its original position, and an earthfast stone lying within a circular ditched enclosure.
Type and Period (2)
- CUP MARKED STONE (Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 1501 BC)
- STANDING STONE? (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The stone was photographed by P R Campbell in 1987 as part of a survey of the cup mark stones at Swordale and Druim Mor. <1>
Douglas Scott posted on the Highland HER Facebook page about a circular ditched enclosure (see MHG55319). He notes "Just south of its centre there is a 1m high earthfast standing stone and a large boulder has five cupmarks and a deep hole on its top.". Photographs were also posted. <2>
The stone was included in D Scotts 2012 survey of the cup amrked stones at Swordale and Druim Mor. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG4644 Image/Photograph(s): Campbell, P R. 1987. Cup marked boulder and modern drill hole. B/W Negative. No. Original & digital.
- <2> SHG25262 Interactive Resource/Webpage: Highland Council. 2011. Highland HER Facebook page. Yes. Douglas Scott, 04/10/2011.
- <3> SHG26176 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Scott, D. 2012. Druim Mor Cupmarks: Swordale Hill, Evanton, Easter Ross. Scott, D. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 5752 6615 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILTEARN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.facebook.com/HighlandHER (Highland HER Facebook page)
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