Stone Ball, Kilmaurs
Stone balls like this one appear in the Neolithic period.
Various types have been recognised and their distribution is almost
entirely confined to Scotland. This one was found at Jock's
Thorn farm near Kilmaurs (East Ayrshire) and is possibly the
only ornamemtal stone ball which has been found in Ayrshire.
The use of these balls is unknown.
Object no :
EAST012n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
diameter 65mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
JT400
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council