Find Spot record MAB47111 - BISHOPMILL
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Summary
Long cist found in 1864 when ploughing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2199 6350 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Kinloss |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Long cist found in 1864 when ploughing. It contained 'black unctuous earth', a portion of ox skin and a bronze blade, seen by OS in Egin Museum. The dagger is of Armorico-British B or Cressingham type. It is not clear if it is still in Elgin Museum. No further information.
STUART, J, 1856, SCULPTURED STONES OF SCOTLAND, No 2,XCV (Bibliographic reference). SAB1800.
BRONZE BLADE
CHILDE, V. G., 1935, THE PREHISTORY OF SCOTLAND, 100 (Bibliographic reference). SAB222.
O'ORIORDAN, SP, 1936, ARCH 86, 201-317, Fig 8,201,203,312 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1362.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SW19;
- NRHE Numlink: 16626;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0018;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16626 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jul 20 2021 1:48PM
