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Description |
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This
massive stone, the second stone from the SE end of the line of four has
cups and cup and ring carvings all over its W face. |
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Two of
the six standing stones at Ballymeanoch are decorated with cup and ring
marks. A seventh stone, now fallen was also decorated. Of a line of 4
stones this one is marked only on its east face while another is
decorated on the opposing w face. Cup and ring carvings are more
commonly found on bed rock but certain important standing stones tend to
have a proliferation of them such as this example. |
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Excavation Details |
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The stump of the
fallen stone was excavated and removed in 1977. |
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Finds
- patches of cremated bone |
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Access /
Ownership |
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All the
Ballymeanoch monuments are managed by Historic Scotland and accessible
via pathways leading from the dedicated car park at Duncraigaig. |
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Published References |
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- Campbell & Sandeman, 24, no.158
- PSAS, 109 (1977-8), 104-11
- Morris, 55-6, ARG 16
- PSAS, 16 (1881-2), 114-17
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