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Galashiels
Short Cist (Bronze Age), Food Vessel (Pottery)(Bronze Age)
Site Name Galashiels
Classification Short Cist (Bronze Age), Food Vessel (Pottery)(Bronze Age)
Canmore ID 54351
Site Number NT43NE 18
NGR NT 494 357
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/54351
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Galashiels
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Selkirkshire
Field Visit (5 May 1947)
Cist, Galashiels Churchyard (Site) (NT 495 357).
About 1886 a short cist containing a Food Vessel was found in the old churchyard at Galashiels (Wood 1867, 487).
RCAHMS 1957, visited 5 May 1947
OS 6" (1900) unnoted
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Previously also listed under duplicate site NT96SW 510 -CANCELLED. HES (LCK) 11.6.2024
