What is recorded here

Oliver Davies in the 1940s recorded a water-worn rock called the Slip of the Black Pig above the disused Antimony Mine at Tullybuch. He claimed one hollow marked the creature’s foot, another its knee, and several others its ribs. The rock vanished before a 2011 search, leaving behind a pig made of water and forgetfulness rather than stone.

Oliver Davies in the 1940s noted a water worn rock known as 'the Slip of the Black Pig' above the disused Antimony Mine at Tullybuch (SMR file). 'One small hollow is described as the print of his foot, another as his knee, and there are several ribs'. This could not be located on the ground when inspected in June 2011. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 24 June 2011

Likely dating to the early medieval or later folkloric period, the stone sculpture reflects local storytelling traditions, possibly linked to mining folklore or mythological narratives involving supernatural or animal figures. The "Slip of the Black Pig" may symbolize a cautionary tale or local legend associated with the mine.

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