Find Spot record MAB49011 - KIRKTON
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age socketed axe (looped), found in the 19th century while ploughing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0930 5203 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK05SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | St. Fergus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Late Bronze Age socketed axe (looped), found in the 19th century while ploughing. Measures circa 4.8 x 10 cm, with three vertical ribs, 2.5 cm in length, on each side.
ANDERSON, J, 1888, REPORTS ON LOCAL MUSEUMS IN SCOTLAND IN PSAS 22(1887-88) 331-422, 366 (Bibliographic reference). SAB17.
SOCKETED AXE
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 66 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
SOCKETED AXE
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK05SE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 21107;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK05SE0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/21107 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 5 2024 2:43PM
