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Eskdalemuir Observatory
Spindle Whorl (Medieval)
Site Name Eskdalemuir Observatory
Classification Spindle Whorl (Medieval)
Canmore ID 51141
Site Number NT20SW 12
NGR NT 235 027
NGR Description NT c. 235 027
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/51141
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Eskdalemuir
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Annandale And Eskdale
- Former County Dumfries-shire
NT20SW 12 c. 235 027
A medieval spindle whorl has been found at Eskdalemuir Observatory (NT20SW 47.00), which is located at NT 235 027.
A E Truckell 1961.
Note (1997)
NT20SW 12 NT 235 027
Listed as Eskdalemuir Observatory, whorl.
RCAHMS 1997.
