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
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/83266
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Perth
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
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.