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River Tay, Bellwood Gardens

Saddle Quern

Site Name River Tay, Bellwood Gardens

Classification Saddle Quern

Canmore ID 83266

Site Number NO12SW 271

NGR NO 122 232

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Perth
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

Archaeology Notes

NO12SW 271 122 232

(Location cited as NO 1230 2325). A saddle quern was found below the high water-line of the River Tay among stones on the E bank of the river opposite the northern end of Moncrieffe Island. The quern measures 370mm in length, 330mm in width and 230mm in depth. Donated to Perth Museum and Art Gallery (Acc. No: 1993.426).

MD King 1993.

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