Find Spot record MAB48582 - BALMORAL CASTLE
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Summary
A small shallow stone cup or lamp of mica-slate, found while digging foundations for the new buildings at Balmoral Castle in the 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 2560 9500 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO29NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small shallow stone cup or lamp of mica-slate, found while digging foundations for the new buildings at Balmoral Castle in the 19th century. It has a circular perforation through its short round handle. Given to NMAS in 1863 by Rev J G Michie.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1864, PSAS 5(1862-4), 82 (Bibliographic reference). SAB385.
STONE CUP
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO29NE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 31147;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO29NE0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31147 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB385 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1864. PSAS 5(1862-4). 82.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 20 2021 1:04PM
