Find Spot record MAB47154 - MAINS OF BARRA
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Summary
Two stone axes were found near Barra during the 19th Century - a basalt axe, 190mm long by 94mm across cutting face, and a granite axe, 171mm long by 94mm across cutting face.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7939 2620 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ72NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Bourtie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two stone axes were found near Barra during the 19th Century - a basalt axe, 190mm long by 94mm across cutting face, and a granite axe, 171mm long by 94mm across cutting face.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1889, PSAS 23(1888-9), 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB414.
STONE AXES
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 32 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
STONE AXES
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ72NE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 18748;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ72NE0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18748 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2013 11:22AM
