Find Spot record MAB49282 - MONTROSE
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age bronze leaf-shaped sword 'from Montrose' which is in Peebles Museum.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7099 5699 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO75NW |
| Civil Parish | Montrose |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Late Bronze Age bronze leaf-shaped sword 'from Montrose' which is in Peebles Museum. It was purchased from Mr Miller, watchmaker, who mentioned it having been found in some old ruins near the harbour. Coles classified it as of Three-Slot type, Burgess and Colquhon reclassified it as of Wilburton type - variant G. Its dimensions are: 61.9 cm long, 3.85 cm wide at the terminal, 5.6 cm wide at the shoulder with a maximum blade width of 4.3 cm. It has a slight dark brown/green patina. There is a handle demarcation on the upper part of the blade. The pattern of the rivets is Sl:2 Sl. This may have suffered damage as it is described as having a long slot in the handle plate and two more in the wings in the description of 1888.
Anderson and Black, J and G, 1888, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 22, 337 (Bibliographic reference). SAB7834.
Henderson, W, 1938, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 72, 174 (Bibliographic reference). SAB12081.
Coles, J M, 1962, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 93, 82 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9944.
Burgess and Colquhoun, C B and, 1988, Prahistoriche Bronzefunde 4 5, 51, no. 229 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10921.
WHITE, H, 2012, MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2127.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO75NW70;
- NRHE Numlink: 83675;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO75NW0070;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/83675 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB10921 Bibliographic reference: Burgess and Colquhoun, C B and. 1988. Prahistoriche Bronzefunde 4 5. 51, no. 229.
- --- SAB12081 Bibliographic reference: Henderson, W. 1938. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 72. 174.
- --- SAB2127 Bibliographic reference: WHITE, H. 2012. MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012.
- --- SAB7834 Bibliographic reference: Anderson and Black, J and G. 1888. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 22. 337.
- --- SAB9944 Bibliographic reference: Coles, J M. 1962. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 93. 82.
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Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 2:20PM
