Find Spot record MAB48730 - HILL OF ROWAN
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age bronze sword from 'The Rowan', now in Glenesk Folk Trust Museum.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4700 7900 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO47NE |
| Civil Parish | Lochlee |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Late Bronze Age bronze sword from 'The Rowan', now in Glenesk Folk Trust Museum. Coles classified it as of Ewart Park Type, Burgess and Colquhon refined the classification as of their Northern step 2. Its dimensions are: 64 cm long, 4 cm wide at the terminal, with a maximum blade width of 4.55 cm. It is broken at the butt and shoulder. The sword is well cast with rough edges and has a dark green patina with some small patches of bronze disease. Otherwise it is in good condition. The rivets are in the pattern 2:4, with none in situ.
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 82 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
Burgess and Colquhoun, C B and, 1988, Prahistoriche Bronzefunde 4 5, 93, no. 496 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10915.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO47NE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 33928;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO47NE0006;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33928 (trove.scot link)
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 11:28AM
