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Archaeology Notes

Event ID 713711

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/713711

NT29NW 2 23609 96864

(NT 23619686) Standing Stone (NR)

OS 6" map (1920)

At Dogton is a much mutilated free-standing cross, erect on its ancient base, and known as the 'Dogton Stone'. The cross, which reaches a height of 4ft 10ins stands on a base measuring 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 by 1 1/4 feet. It is sculptured on its four sides, but the design and ornmanentation are much defaced by mineral stains and weathering except on the south side. The top portion is badly mutilated and the arms are missing. It is set with its main axis almost due north and south, and its broad faces measure 1 foot 8 inches in width.

RCAHMS 1933

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