Find Spot record MAB45898 - MOOR OF SLUIE
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Summary
An Early Bronze Age hoard was found in a cist, which may have contained an inhumation, in 1818.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0059 5189 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Edinkillie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An Early Bronze Age hoard was found in a cist, which may have contained an inhumation, in 1818. The hoard consisted of two flat axes and a halberd. One flat axe is described as porous, green, with a tinned surface and faceted sides. Dimensions: length 145 mm, butt 37 mm, cutting edge 82 mm, weight 510 g, NMAS(DA 32). The other flat axe is of Migdale Type No 156. It is smooth, green, slightly porous, with one face tinned, and the butt worked in modern times. Fine scratch marks are evident. Dimensions: length 147 mm, butt 33 mm cutting edge 77 mm, weight 435 g, NMAS(DA 33). The halberd is of O'Riordain Type 6, length 276 mm, width 87 mm with midrib and four rivet holes, NMAS (DJ 4).
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1861, PSAS 4(1860-1), 187 (Bibliographic reference). SAB376.
EBA HOARD
WILSON, D, 1863, ARCH & PREHIST ANNALS OF SCOT, 389 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2008.
EBA HOARD
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 128, ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
EBA HOARD
BRITTON, D, 1963, TRADITIONS OF METAL-WORKING IN THE LATER NEOLITHIC AND EARLY BRONZE AGE OF BRITAIN PPS 29 (1963), 263-324, 315 (Bibliographic reference). SAB118.
EBA HOARD
WALKER, IC, 1972, PSAS 104(1971-2) 70-121, 98,114 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2019.
EBA HOARD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05SW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 15872;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05SW0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15872 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB118 Bibliographic reference: BRITTON, D. 1963. TRADITIONS OF METAL-WORKING IN THE LATER NEOLITHIC AND EARLY BRONZE AGE OF BRITAIN PPS 29 (1963), 263-324. 315.
- --- SAB2008 Bibliographic reference: WILSON, D. 1863. ARCH & PREHIST ANNALS OF SCOT. 389.
- --- SAB2019 Bibliographic reference: WALKER, IC. 1972. PSAS 104(1971-2) 70-121. 98,114.
- --- SAB265 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1892. CAT OF NMAS.. 128, ILL.
- --- SAB376 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1861. PSAS 4(1860-1). 187.
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Record last edited
Sep 15 2020 11:36AM
