Find Spot record MAB48005 - CAIRNHILL
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Summary
Polished stone axe, of 'clay slate', 120mm long by 85mm wide, donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland (NMAS) in 1897.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9400 2700 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ92NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Ellon |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Polished stone axe, of 'clay slate', 120mm long by 85mm wide, donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland (NMAS) in 1897. The accession number of this axe in the Royal Museum of Scotland is NMS: AF 440. Two polished stone axes have been found in the neighbourhood of Cairnhill. One is in the Royal Museum of Scotland (NMS: AF 440), the other is in Marischal Museum, Aberdeen (ABDUA: 16070). The latter measures 143mm in length.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1898, PSAS 32(1897-8), 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB430.
POLISHED STONE AXE
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ92NW18;
- NRHE Numlink: 20370;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ92NW0015;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20370 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB430 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1898. PSAS 32(1897-8). 7.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 24 2019 10:05AM
