Find Spot record MAB46117 - BRAWLAND
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Summary
Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped bronze sword, part of a hoard which included 'several more swords'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4720 2659 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ42NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchindoir and Kearn |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped bronze sword, part of a hoard which included 'several more swords'. The sword was presented to NMAS in 1938. It is of Ewart Park type, the top of the hilt missing, and measures 55.6cm in length, with maximum blade width of 3.65cm. One rivet remains. Nothing is known of the actual find spot.
HENDERSON, W, 1938, PSAS 72(1937-8) 150-177, 69,173 (Bibliographic reference). SAB743.
BRONZE SWORD
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 82,95-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
BRONZE SWORD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ42NE34;
- NRHE Numlink: 17198;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ42NE0032;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17198 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2023 11:51AM
