Find Spot record MAB49187 - HEATHERYHAUGH
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Summary
Late Bronze Age hoard found while ploughing in 1951.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6591 8691 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO68NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Strachan |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Late Bronze Age hoard found while ploughing in 1951. It consisted of two swords of the Ewart type (one broken) and 2 spearheads (Class IV) dating from the late 8th century BC.
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 78,84,113 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
BRONZE HOARD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO68NE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 36140;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO68NE0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36140 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB234 Bibliographic reference: COLES, J. M.. 1960. SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134. Y. N. 78,84,113.
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Aug 28 2024 10:11AM
