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Wanlockhead, General

Burgh (Medieval), Village (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Wanlockhead, General

Classification Burgh (Medieval), Village (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Gold Scours

Canmore ID 46413

Site Number NS81SE 7

NGR NS 87332 12924

NGR Description Centred on NS 87332 12924

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Sanquhar
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Nithsdale
  • Former County Dumfries-shire

Archaeology Notes

NS81SE 7 87 13.

NS 88 14 (centre) A further 60 lead cups of assorted sizes have been found in the villages of Leadhills and Wanlockhead (DES 1999, 83). The previous finds have been disposed to Wanlockhead Museum via Treasure Trove. The function of these objects has not yet been determined.

J Whitworth 2000

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