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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 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
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475078 Excavation photograph : detail of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475079 Excavation photograph : detail of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475080 Excavation photograph : view of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475081 Excavation photograph : stone setting near gravel digging area. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475082 Excavation photograph : pit 'A'. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475083 Excavation photograph : stone setting. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475084 Excavation photograph : view of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475085 Excavation photograph : view of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475086 Excavation photograph : view of trench. Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475087 Excavation photograph : L M Mann and others examining site. 'Received 12th. Aug. 1937 from Mr Jay.' 1937 Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475088 Excavation photograph : detail of stake-hole. 'Received 12th. Aug., 1937 from Mr Jay.' Item Level
On-line Digital Images On-line Digital Images SC 2475089 Excavation photograph : pit 'A'. Item Level

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