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Papers of Ludovic McLellan Mann, archaeologist, Glasgow, Scotland

551 93

Description Papers of Ludovic McLellan Mann, archaeologist, Glasgow, Scotland

Collection Papers of Ludovic McLellan Mann, archaeologist, Glasgow, Scotland

Catalogue Number 551 93

Category All Other

Scope and Content A collection of manuscripts, photographs and drawings relating compiled during the archaeological researches of Ludovic McLellan Mann, mostly dating to between 1899 and 1955.

Archive History The collection was left to Mr George Applebey by L M Mann on his death in 1955, and subsequently to RCAHMS by the Applebey family in 1991.

System of Arrangement The collection retains its original arrangement by numbered envelopes, each relating to a site of subject of research.

Related Material Material relating to Cochno and other sites investigated by Mann also appears in the J Harrison Maxwell Collection.

Administrative History Ludovic McLellan Mann (1866-1955) was by profession an insurance broker, resident in Glasgow and Bridge of Weir. Mann developed a great interest in archaeology, particularly that of the prehistory of Glasgow and the west of Scotland. In later years he became increasingly interested in prehistoric astronomy and measurement.

Accruals No further accruals are expected.

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1176392

Collection Hierarchy - Collection Level

Collection Level (551 93) Papers of Ludovic McLellan Mann, archaeologist, Glasgow, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475054 Excavation photograph : Inner circle or 'altar'. 'Knappers after 21 Aug. 1937 from NW.' Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475055 Excavation photograph : oval stake setting Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475056 Excavation photograph : inner stake oval_or 'altar' Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475057 Excavation photograph : smaller stake circle Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475058 Excavation photograph : smaller stake setting Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475059 Excavation photograph : general view of site Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475060 Excavation photograph : L M Mann explaining site to visitors, 7 November 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475061 Excavation photograph : L M Mann with visitors to site. 'Received 12th August., 1937 from Mr Jay'(?). Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475062 Excavation photograph: 'surface view of post-hole showing circle of black carbon.' Initialled 'G.A.' Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475063 Excavation photograph : standing stone at Knappers (gatepost) Initialled 'G.A.' Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475064 Excavation photograph: general view Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475065 Excavation photograph: 'Bronze Age Burial: looking into grave from the west.' July 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475066 Excavation photograph. 'Bronze Age Burial: Looking into grave from the north.' July 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475067 Excavation photograph : an excavator marking stake-holes. 16 August 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475068 Excavation photograph : stone setting 16 August 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475069 Excavation photograph : stone setting_(no.12) 22 August 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475070 Excavation photograph : stone setting_(no.8) 22 August 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475071 Excavation photograph : stone setting_(no.52) 24 August 1937. 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475072 Excavation photograph : socket of post showing black filling of carbon. Initialled 'G.A.' 1939 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475073 Excavation photograph : detail of stone setting Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475074 Excavation photograph : section of cutting. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475075 Excavation photograph : pit. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475076 Excavation photograph : detail of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475077 Excavation photograph : pit. Item Level

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