Find Spot record MAB46550 - SHERIFFSTON FARM
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Summary
A bronze flat axe, very corroded with a worn edge, was found in 1991 by metal detecting circa 13 cm below the ground surface, lying vertically in soil.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2581 6182 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A bronze flat axe, very corroded with a worn edge, was found in 1991 by metal detecting circa 13 cm below the ground surface, lying vertically in soil. The farmer states that ground has been ploughed regularly for many years. In possession of finder. The axe measures 11.8 cm in length, 6.6 cm in width.
GREIG, M, 1991, DES, 40 (Bibliographic reference). SAB714.
BRONZE AXE
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE64;
- NRHE Numlink: 75176;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0056;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/75176 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB714 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M. 1991. DES. 40.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 29 2023 4:02PM
