Meckan's Grave
Grave (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Meckan's Grave
Classification Grave (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 40526
Site Number NS08SW 10
NGR NS 0085 8070
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/40526
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kilmodan
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NS08SW 10 0085 8070.
(Name: NS 0085 8070) Meckan's Grave (NR)
OS 6" map (1900)
A well-known spot, said to be the grave of Meckan, son of Magnus, king of Norway, who was killed in the battle fought at Crudail (NR98SE 1). Some years ago the grave was opened by the proprietor of Ormidale estate, but nothing was found.
Name Book 1870
A plaque engraved on a rock now marks this spot. Doubtful antiquity.
Visited by OS (IA) 23 November 1972
INVENTORY OF GRAVEYARD AND CEMETERY SITES IN SCOTLAND REFERENCE:
Address: Meckan's Grave
Postcode: PA22 3AF
Status: Not known
Size: N/a
TOIDs:
Number of gravestones: 1 (possible)
Earliest gravestone: Not known
Most recent gravestone: Not known
Description: Isolated burial (possible).
Data Sources: OS MasterMap checked 21 September 2005
