Find Spot record MAB47164 - GRASSIESLACK
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword, of Ewart Park type, was found in this vicinity (probably found at NJ 754 281, but this is not certain) in 1906.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7538 2809 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ72NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Daviot |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword, of Ewart Park type, was found in this vicinity (probably found at NJ 754 281, but this is not certain) in 1906. It measured 515mm long by 45mm broad, 9mm thick. No further information. Its present location is not known. Another two axes were found nearby (NJ72NE0017).
LOW, A, 1908, PSAS 41(1907-8) 122-4, 128-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1084.
BRONZE SWORD
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 82, 96 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
BRONZE SWORD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ72NE21;
- NRHE Numlink: 18739;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ72NE0018;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18739 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 30 2020 2:39PM
