Doune

NN70SW 2 7241 0191.

(NN 724 020) A short cist was found at Doune sand quarry on 4th March, 1954. Only the northern portion was preserved, the remainder having fallen down the quarry face. The cist, oriented NE-SW, lay at a depth of 3 1/2ft, the portion still remaining in situ measuring 2ft in length. Fragments of the skull and upper jaw of a child were found, along with a small food vessel (Accession no: EQ 608), fragments of a large food vessel (Accession no: EQ 609) and a miniature battle axe (Accessionn no: EQ 610). These finds were donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland (NMAS) by Lord Doune in 1955-6.

J R C Hamilton 1959; PSAS (Donations) 1958; Stirling Observer 9 March 1954.

Enquiries at the sand quarry revealed that this stone cist (of which no trace exists) was found at approximately NN 7241 0191, on the south side of Round Hill, a natural gravelly hill now completely removed by quarrying. No further information. The finds are still in the NMAS except for the human remains which were destroyed.

Visited by OS (WDJ) 22 October 1968.