Find Spot record MAB46040 - BALVENIE CASTLE
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Summary
A curved flint sickle blade found in 1888 in the field above the castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3260 4080 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ34SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Mortlach |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A curved flint sickle blade found in 1888 in the field above the castle. Donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in 1889.
DAVIES, JB, 1888, PSAS 22(1887-88) 369-376, 18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB405.
CLARKE, G, 1932, PPS 7, 74 (Bibliographic reference). SAB295.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ34SW5;
- NRHE Numlink: 16867;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ34SW0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16867 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 11 2010 2:12PM
