Find Spot record MAB46928 - HALLYARDS, PORTSOY
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Summary
A barrel jar, discovered while trenching with a JCB.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5487 6261 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A barrel jar, discovered while trenching with a JCB. It measures 134mm tall, with 70mm basal diameter, 100mm rim diameter, and is 9mm thick at the rim. It was found in a rubbish pit. It is a tight barrel shape with pronounced a foot and a heavy red slip on interior and exterior, with decoration on the exterior. Originally thought to be Iron Age, however it was identified by the British Museum as being of African origin.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 01/05/80 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
BARREL JAR
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 20/08/80 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
BARREL JAR
Apr 29 1980 , AH 6-9, AH 6-9 (Ground Photograph). SAB13757.
Apr 29 1980 , PR 10, PR 10 (Ground Photograph). SAB13758.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56SW21;
- NRHE Numlink: 17990;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56SW0025;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17990 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB13757 Ground Photograph: Apr 29 1980 . AH 6-9. Black & White. AH 6-9.
- --- SAB13758 Ground Photograph: Apr 29 1980 . PR 10. PL. PR 10.
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 01/05/80.
- --- SAB1416 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. . PRESS & JOURNAL. 20/08/80.
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2022 3:51PM
