Find Spot record MAB48350 - PASS OF BALLATER
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Summary
Two Early Bronze Age flat axes were found about half way up the north side of the Pass of Ballater, in a scree slope.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3690 9707 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two Early Bronze Age flat axes were found about half way up the north side of the Pass of Ballater, in a scree slope. One lay on top of the other embedded blade-first circa 5cm into the scree. The likelihood is that the find represents a hoard. Whilst it appears likely that this form of flat axe may have been made for several centuries, these axes may have been produced as early as 1700 BC. Axe 1: length 157mm, max breadth of blade 94.5mm, butt 43mm thickness 8.5mm. Axe 2 : length 153mm, max breadth of blade 95mm, butt 37mm, thickness 9mm.
RALSTON, IBM, 1984, DEESIDE FIELD, 18,73-83, 18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1492.
BRONZE FLAT AXES
COWIE, T, 1988, MAGIC METAL: EARLY METALWORKERS IN THE NORTH-EAST, 19-21,45 ILLUS17-18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2367.
Aug 28 1978 , AAS/78/09/R9/4, AAS/78/09/R9/4 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB15211.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NE16;
- NRHE Numlink: 32453;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NE0007;
- Treasure Trove: 856;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32453 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB1492 Bibliographic reference: RALSTON, IBM. 1984. DEESIDE FIELD, 18,73-83. 18.
- --- SAB15211 Air-oblique Photograph: Aug 28 1978 . AAS/78/09/R9/4. Black & White. AAS/78/09/R9/4.
- --- SAB2367 Bibliographic reference: COWIE, T. 1988. MAGIC METAL: EARLY METALWORKERS IN THE NORTH-EAST. 19-21,45 ILLUS17-18.
Finds (2)
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Record last edited
Apr 1 2021 2:25PM
