Find Spot record MAB45656 - GORTONS
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Summary
Early 10th Century Norse, double-edged iron sword discovered in 1860 during the construction of the Strathspey Railway.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1829 3899 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ13NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Knockando |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Early 10th Century Norse, double-edged iron sword discovered in 1860 during the construction of the Strathspey Railway. The Iron sword has a 0.77 m long blade and its guard is decorated with silver and copper wires.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1864, PSAS 5(1862-4), 215 (Bibliographic reference). SAB385.
IRON SWORD
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 300-1,ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
IRON SWORD
GRIEG, S, 1940, VIKING ANTIQ OF GT BRITAIN, 158-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB602.
IRON SWORD
SHETELIG, H, 1954, VIKING ANTIQU OF GT BRIT & IRE, 72 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1638.
IRON SWORD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ13NE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 15991;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ13NE0012;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15991 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1638 Bibliographic reference: SHETELIG, H. 1954. VIKING ANTIQU OF GT BRIT & IRE. Y. 72.
- --- SAB265 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1892. CAT OF NMAS.. 300-1,ILL..
- --- SAB385 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1864. PSAS 5(1862-4). 215.
- --- SAB602 Bibliographic reference: GRIEG, S. 1940. VIKING ANTIQ OF GT BRITAIN. 158-9.
Finds (3)
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Record last edited
Mar 3 2021 5:47PM
