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South Queensferry

Figurine, Pot (Brass)

Site Name South Queensferry

Classification Figurine, Pot (Brass)

Alternative Name(s) Dundas Castle; Lands Of Dundas

Canmore ID 50572

Site Number NT17NW 32

NGR NT 12 78

NGR Description NT c. 12 78

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Edinburgh, City Of
  • Parish Dalmeny
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District City Of Edinburgh
  • Former County West Lothian

Archaeology Notes

NT17NW 32 c. 12 78.

A brass pot, and in it a pagan idol, were dug up near Queensferry, on the lands of Dundas (Dundas Castle: NT 117 767) in 1738; it was instantly broken up by the workmen.

NSA 1845 (J Scott)

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