Find Spot record MAB46175 - CULBIN SANDS
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Summary
Cinerary urn, the tallest urn found in Scotland.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0120 6379 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ06SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Dyke and Moy |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cinerary urn, the tallest urn found in Scotland. Ornamented on the outside with three horizontal mouldings. It is peculiar in having the lip pierced by two holes. A quantity of burnt bones found with the urn.
BLACK, GF, 1891, PSAS 25(1890-1) 484-511, 490,503, PLAN (Bibliographic reference). SAB117.
CINERARY URN
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1892, PSAS 26(1891-2), 168 (Bibliographic reference). SAB391.
CINERARY URN
WALKER, IC, 1966, PSAS 98(1964-6) 76-125, 120 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2000.
CINERARY URN
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ06SW8;
- NRHE Numlink: 15946;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ06SW0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15946 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 17 2022 4:13PM
