Site type QUERN(S) (MEDIEVAL)
Canmore ID 296125
Site Number NJ24SW 60
NGR NJ 229 441
Council MORAY
Parish KNOCKANDO
Former Region GRAMPIAN
Former District MORAY
Former County MORAYSHIRE

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1950	ARTEFACT RECOVERY

Notes NJ 229 441 A pair of granite disc querns was found in the 1950s at ‘Capercaillie’, Archiestown. The upper is gently planoconvex in section (D 420–430mm, T 100mm), with a vertical cylindrical perforation for a handle (30mm D), 90mm from the edge. The tapering feeder hole (85–100mm D) has a rind slot on the underside (L 160mm, W 32mm). The lower stone is 450–460mm in diameter and 90 mm thick, with a nearrectangular
section; it has a central conical socket for the spindle (D 23mm, depth 45mm). The form and details suggest a late or post-medieval date.
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Books and References

Hunter, F (2007g) 'Archiestown, Moray (Knockando parish), stray find', Discovery Excav Scot, vol.8 Cathedral Communications Limited, Wiltshire, England.
Page(s): 133

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