Find Spot record MAB47117 - NEW ELGIN
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Summary
Carved stone ball with four knobs, one with spiral decoration and another with the beginning of a spiral.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2100 6200 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Carved stone ball with four knobs, one with spiral decoration and another with the beginning of a spiral. Made of fine grey stone. Found in 1892, at this approximate location. The finder kept the artefact. A cast of it was issued to the NMS at this time.
SMITH, JA, 1876, PSAS 11(1874-6) 29-62, 45-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1851.
CARVED STONE BALL
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 63 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
CARVED STONE BALL
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SW29;
- NRHE Numlink: 16637;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0027;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16637 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 13 2022 4:26PM
