EAB11466 - Metal Detecting Survey - MURRAYVIEW, ALFORD

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Grid reference	Centred NJ 5652 1664 (48m by 64m)
Map sheet	NJ51NE
Civil Parish	Alford
Authority	Aberdeenshire

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METAL DETECTING SURVEY

Organisation

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Date

2025

Description

A metal detecting survey was carried out by Cameron Archaeology in April 2025 ahead of a new house within the site of the Battle of Alford (MAB52660). Three artefacts were recovered: a George III farthing, a copper alloy button, and a lead-rich copper alloy fitting.

Sources/Archives (1)

--- SAB8914 Bibliographic reference: CAMERON ARCHAEOLOGY. 2025. LAND WEST OF MURRAYVIEW, ALFORD, ABERDEENSHIRE: REPORT ON METAL-DETECTOR SURVEY.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

MAB52660 BATTLE OF ALFORD (Document)
MAB65853 MURRAYVIEW, ALFORD (Find Spot)

Record last edited

May 8 2026 12:37PM

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