Document record MAB59071 - MILL FARM
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Summary
Site of short cist which contained a fine decorated beaker, found in May,1934 by Mr Patrick Catto.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9901 6140 (26m by 26m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ96SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Rathen |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Site of short cist which contained a fine decorated beaker, found in May,1934 by Mr Patrick Catto. There was some evidence that it had previously been disturbed, and according to local information, a cist was opened upon the mound in circa 1880 and two urns, probably containing 'ashes' were found. These were re-interred but it is believed they were chipped, whereas the beaker is not. The latter was donated to the museum at Marischal College. The impressed patterns of the beaker are filled with a white powder-like material which after chemical analysis proved to consist of a large proportion of phosphate, a small amount of calcium, and traces of carbonate. The knoll is now reduced by ploughing.
LOW, A, 1936, PSAS 691935-6) 382-4, 382-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1096.
BEAKER
CLARKE, DL, 1970, BEAKER POTTERY OF GB & NI, 368, FIG 726 (Bibliographic reference). SAB228.
BEAKER
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ96SE11;
- NRHE Numlink: 20806;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ96SE0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20806 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
May 6 2021 11:04AM
