Alternative Names Gold Scours
Site type BURGH, VILLAGE
Canmore ID 46413
Site Number NS81SE 7
NGR NS 87332 12924
Council DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Parish SANQUHAR
Former Region DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Former District NITHSDALE
Former County DUMFRIES-SHIRE

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Archaeological Notes

NS81SE 7 87 13.

NS 88 14 (centre) A further 60 lead cups of assorted sizes have been found in the villages of Leadhills and Wanlockhead (DES 1999, 83). The previous finds have been disposed to Wanlockhead Museum via Treasure Trove. The function of these objects has not yet been determined.
J Whitworth 2000

Gibsone, B (1957) 'Among the treasure hills', Scotland's Mag, vol.53, 10 October
Page(s): 16-19 Held at RCAHMS D.11.52.LEA.P