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Edinburgh, Dalmeny House
Weight (Roman)(Possible)
Site Name Edinburgh, Dalmeny House
Classification Weight (Roman)(Possible)
Canmore ID 78465
Site Number NT17NE 88
NGR NT 171 782
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/78465
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Dalmeny
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County West Lothian
Nt17NE 88 171 782
A piece of carved marble, possibly a Roman weight, was found in the intertidal zone of the Firth of Forth near Dalmeny House. It is a brick-shaped block with two breast-like protuberances linked bya narrow handle. There were vague Hellenistic and early Roman parallels, but the mass does not correspond with known Roman weights. It is unclear if it is an ancient or relatively recent loss.
With finder - details with National Museum of Scotland.
Daybook no: DB 1991/14
NMS 1992.
