Carlochan Round Cairn Urn

Halferne Farm, Crossmichael Parish
A cordoned urn and pygmy cup excavated in 1975 from a cairn on Halferne Farm, Crossmichael Parish. The urn was found inverted over the pygmy cup and a cremation deposit. This type of burial is dated to the Mid Bronze Age, 2nd millennium B.C.
Object no :
SWAC001
Collection :
Ritual
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
Halferne Farm, Crossmichael Parish
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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