MHG58731 - Cup Marked Stone - Strathy East
Summary
A cup marked stone at Strathy East.
Type and Period (1)
- CUP MARKED STONE (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Volunteer recording during ground works for construction of agricultural building. Cup marked stone found amongst other artefacts and archaeological deposits pertaining to prehistoric activity discovered during ground works for construction of an agricultural building in 2007. The deepest cup is 40mm deep. Information and photographs courtesy of Robert Mackay. <1>
See link to HES Canmore record for photos.
This panel was recorded as part of the ScRAP (Scotland’s Rock Art project) by members of NoSAS but was not located. The Canmore NGR places the stone approximately 300 yards south of the new farm building. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8376 6557 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC86NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/310012/strathy-east (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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