Gigha, Druimyeon More
Findspot, Lithic Implement (Flint)
Site Name Gigha, Druimyeon More
Classification Findspot, Lithic Implement (Flint)
Alternative Name(s) High Glen; Drumyeonmore
Canmore ID 38607
Site Number NR65SE 21
NGR NR 6528 5096
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/38607
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Gigha And Cara
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR65SE 21 6528 5096
(NR 6528 5096) A rough-out of a flint implement, possibly a Secondary Neolithic polished ceremonial adze-head, was found at the edge of a field called High Glen, on the farm of Drumyeonmore, by Angus McVeen, a former ferryman. He gave it to A.Leckie of Paisley, who presented it to Paisley Museum in 1950 (Acc No 17/1950). It is 7 3/4 ins long by 1 13/16 ins broad, 1 3/8 ins thick and mottled greyish-brown in colour.
(Information from R E MacCallum to OS, 1962).
R E MacCallum 1961; J G Scott 1969.