Find Spot record MAB46344 - GAIRNSHIEL
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Summary
Leaf-shaped bronze sword, the surface pitted.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2919 0039 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ20SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Leaf-shaped bronze sword, the surface pitted. The hilt tang bears imperforate rivet hole, a complete rivet hole at top of tang, and a single rivet on each shoulder. It was found 'near Gairnshiel' in 1826, and is now held at Braemar Castle.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 11/09/87 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
Jan 1 1987 , AAS/GR/87/CT62-71, AAS/GR/87/CT62-71 (Ground Photograph). SAB32708.
Sep 3 1987 , GT 1-15, GT 1-15 (Ground Photograph). SAB12281.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ20SE38;
- NRHE Numlink: 145547;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ20SE0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/145547 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2022 9:48AM
