Menhir from Dalarran Holm
The menhir of Dalarran Holm ( English Standing stone of Dalarran ) stands in a pasture between the A713 and the Water of Ken , in Dalarran Holm, north of New Galloway in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland .
The menhir is made of basalt ( English Whinstone ) and has a height of about 2.4 m, with a width of 1.0 m at the base and 0.6 m at the top, while the thickness is 0.3 m. The floor around the base is slightly hollowed out.
Finds
In 1971 Mesolithic discoveries were made in the immediate vicinity while plowing . They include over 100 pieces of flint and flakes , including a few blades and cores, and two scrapers , as well as a large scraper made of Cumbrian stone.
One of the Lairds of Holm dug up an ancient sword near the stone , which until recently belonged to the family.
literature
- Michael L. Ansell: Balmaclellan. Dalarran Holm. Inland Mesolithic Site. In: Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 1971, p. 26, doi : 10.5284 / 1000284 .
- Richard Feachem: A guide to prehistoric Scotland. Batsford, London 1963.
- RCAHMS - The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland: Fifth report and inventory of monuments and constructions in Galloway. Volume 2: County of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. HMSO, Edinburgh 1914.
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Coordinates: 55 ° 5 '17.8 " N , 4 ° 8' 3.9" W.