Find Spot record MAB49323 - JACKSBANK
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Summary
Two bronze leaf shaped swords of late 8th century BC Ewart Park type.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7649 8319 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO78SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenbervie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two bronze leaf shaped swords of late 8th century BC Ewart Park type. They were found in April 1880 close proximity on a bed of sand, and beneath a 1m thick layer of moss. One sword was broken into three pieces on its removal and one of the pieces was not recovered. The second is complete and measures almost 26 inches in length, with six pins for attaching the handle remaining in the hilt. No further information.
GAMMACK, L, 1880, NOTICE OF TWO BRONZE SWORDS FOUND IN KINCARDINESHIRE. IN PSAS 14(1879-80) 316-7, 316-7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB663.
BRONZE SWORDS
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 84, 113 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
BRONZE SWORDS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO78SE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 36577;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78SE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36577 (trove.scot link)
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Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 17 2020 3:28PM
