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Description |
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This
setting now comprises six stones arranged in two roughly parallel lines
aligned NW-SE. Excavation revealed cremation deposits under the stump of
a fallen seventh stone which stood 18m WNW of the main setting and was
decorated with cup-and-ring marks and one complete perforation. Nearby
are several other prehistoric monuments. |
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This
view from the SW shows the two parallel rows of standing stones, these
are the tallest erect stones in the area with some more than 4m high.
The woodland behind contains a number of cists, known about before the
area was planted with conifers. Since the felling of the conifers in
1995 only 1 has been rediscovered. |
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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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Abbreviated
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