Notice of Remarkable Cists in a Gravel Bank near Kilmartin; and of Incised Sculpturings of Axe Heads, and other Markings on the Stones of the Cists

R J Mapleton (Author)


Keywords:
Cist, Inscribed sculpture, Axe-head markings
Location(s):
Ri Cruin, Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain

Abstract


This article discusses the location and dimensions of a cist near Kilmartin. The author describes the incised sculptures and axe-head markings found in the cist, but does not offer an interpretation of them.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.008.378.381

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Published
30-11-1871
How to Cite
Mapleton, R. J. (1871). Notice of Remarkable Cists in a Gravel Bank near Kilmartin; and of Incised Sculpturings of Axe Heads, and other Markings on the Stones of the Cists. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 8, 378–381. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.008.378.381
Issue
Vol. 8 (1871)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.008.378.381