Find Spot record MAB49390 - RICKARTON
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Summary
Stone artefacts items found near Rickarton which were in the collection of John Sturrock, Monikie, sold in October 1889.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8150 8900 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stone artefacts items found near Rickarton which were in the collection of John Sturrock, Monikie, sold in October 1889. The collection comprised: (a) a stone axe 156mm by 76mm, (b) a flint core, (c) a whetstone of schistous slate 53mm x 12mm x 10mm, perforated at one end, (d) nine barbed and tanged arrowheads, (e) a flint spearhead 72mm long, (f) a large rubbing stone or grinder, flat on one side 254mm x 203mm x 74mm. Items b-e were purchased by NMAS.
DOWELLS, 1889, CAT OF STURROCK COLLECTION, 30,35,42 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2411.
STONE ARTIFACTS
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1890, PSAS 24(1889-90), 8-9,11,12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB389.
STONE ARTIFACTS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO88NW9;
- NRHE Numlink: 36989;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88NW0033;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36989 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (7)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 16 2021 8:21AM
